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Gutter survey in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Chilworth Old Village, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
About our gutter survey in Chilworth Old Village
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into sagging gutters and loose brackets and joints that drip after rain, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Chilworth Old Village may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Chilworth Old Village
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a gutter survey looks like in Chilworth Old Village
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chilworth Old Village, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building like North Baddesley Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Denys, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth Old Village is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO16. Other places close to Chilworth Old Village include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Chilworth Old Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cantell School. The closest station to Chilworth Old Village is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Chilworth Old Village
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilworth Old Village?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. Chilworth Old Village is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Chilworth Old Village needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.