Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Great Shoddesden. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How a gutter survey works in Great Shoddesden
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Typical surveys look at gutters packed with leaves or moss and leaks at the gutter joints, across parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Great Shoddesden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Great Shoddesden
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Grateley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Great Shoddesden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Great Shoddesden in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Great Shoddesden.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Great Shoddesden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Great Shoddesden homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Great Shoddesden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Great Shoddesden. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Great Shoddesden: Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
What’s near Great Shoddesden
Around Great Shoddesden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wellington Academy. The closest station to Great Shoddesden is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Shoddesden includes Quarley Hill.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for gutter surveys in Great Shoddesden, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Do you need a gutter survey in Great Shoddesden?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Ludgershall Castle Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?