Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Farnborough, Hampshire
Gutter surveys in Farnborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What a gutter survey looks like in Farnborough
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Tower Hill Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU14, GU11 and GU17 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A325 and A327 close by, Farnborough is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. Other places close to Farnborough include Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Farnborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Farnborough
Around Farnborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area and the streets around them. You’ll also find National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Farnborough include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
How a gutter survey works in Farnborough
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and downpipes alike.
Around Farnborough, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Farnborough
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
Common questions in Farnborough
Do you cover Farnborough?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I let a flat near Farnborough Main station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a visit in Farnborough, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnborough
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.