Hampshire · London and the South East
Criddlestyle Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Criddlestyle? You can book a gutter survey in Criddlestyle and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Criddlestyle
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Criddlestyle, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Criddlestyle (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Also in Criddlestyle
Your questions about gutter surveys in Criddlestyle
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Criddlestyle?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Criddlestyle?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Criddlestyle as anywhere else.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we are asked to look at in Criddlestyle
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
What a gutter survey looks like in Criddlestyle
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Criddlestyle goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to St Giles: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. Criddlestyle gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Criddlestyle and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Gutter surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Criddlestyle include Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Around Criddlestyle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn and Fordingbridge Infant School. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Criddlestyle include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Criddlestyle, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.