Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Exton
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Exton.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Exton
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We’re frequently asked to look into sagging gutters and loose brackets and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Exton (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Exton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Exton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Exton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Exton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into 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.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter surveys around Exton
Hinton Ampner House, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Exton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Exton, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Exton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO32 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane. We also cover the places around Exton: Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Exton
Around Exton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Shoe Inn. Open spaces near Exton include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
When to book a survey in Exton
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Exton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.