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Gutter survey in Cottonworth, Hampshire
Gutter surveys in Cottonworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cottonworth
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How a gutter survey works in Cottonworth
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Common reasons to book are choked outlets or hopper heads and water spilling over the gutter edge, across valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Cottonworth may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Cottonworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Andover station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Cottonworth is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Places near Cottonworth
Also in Cottonworth
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cottonworth
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live near a park such as Longstock Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Less are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Cottonworth is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Cottonworth is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SP11 is covered for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cottonworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cottonworth
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Cottonworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.