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Gutter survey in Gundleton, Hampshire
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Gundleton? You can book a gutter survey in Gundleton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
What a gutter survey looks like in Gundleton
The wider area around Gundleton has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Perins School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Gundleton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across the SO24 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Gundleton
Around Gundleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Gundleton
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Gundleton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Gundleton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Gundleton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Gundleton questions
How do I find out if my home in Gundleton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Gundleton?
Yes, Gundleton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gundleton
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What else we do in Gundleton
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
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 does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.