Hampshire · London and the South East
Colden Common Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Colden Common and across Hampshire.
- Soffits marked by water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter survey in Colden Common
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and joints that drip after rain, across fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
In a smaller place like Colden Common, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Colden Common
I let a flat near Shawford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Colden Common is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you cover Colden Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Colden Common included.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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What else we do in Colden Common
Gutter surveys in Colden Common: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Colden Common goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Shawford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Colden Common Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Colden Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO21 and SO50. Local streets include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
What’s near Colden Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornden School. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Colden Common includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Colden Common, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and 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.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Colden Common, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.