Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Drayton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Drayton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter survey in Drayton
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We’re often asked to look into brackets that have dropped or snapped and hoppers and outlets full of debris, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Drayton 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Drayton (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Why act early in Drayton
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Drayton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Gutter surveys around Drayton
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Drayton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU32 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Drayton: West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Drayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Drayton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Drayton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What affects the price in Drayton
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Drayton questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Petersfield station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Drayton?
Yes, Drayton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.