Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Dummer
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Dummer, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Prices for gutter surveys in Dummer
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Dummer
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 stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’re worried about water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Dummer, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Towns and villages near Dummer
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Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Local roofs in Dummer
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Dummer, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Dummer is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG25. Whether your property is on Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Dummer include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Near you in Dummer
Around Dummer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen Inn, among other places. The closest station to Dummer is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Dummer, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Dummer
Is Dummer within the area you cover?
Yes, Dummer is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Micheldever station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Dummer?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dummer
Landlords and letting agents in Dummer book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.