Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Farringdon, Hampshire
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Farringdon and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
About our gutter survey in Farringdon
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and people most frequently book us about blocked outlets and hoppers and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
Somewhere as small as Farringdon, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
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
- Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Farringdon
How do I find out if my home in Farringdon is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Farringdon?
Yes, Farringdon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
What we’re asked to look at in Farringdon
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farringdon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs in Farringdon
About 3.7 miles north-west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Farringdon has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Farringdon and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: GU34. Streets in the area include Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane. We also cover the places around Farringdon: Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Farringdon
Around Farringdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rose and Crown Inn. The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Farringdon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Farringdon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Farringdon
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent view of the roof