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Gutter survey in Hartley Wespall, Hampshire
We carry out gutter surveys in Hartley Wespall and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
About our gutter survey in Hartley Wespall
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about gutters full of debris and silt and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hartley Wespall are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hartley Wespall (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Hartley Wespall
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 2.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hartley Wespall goes. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sherfield School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Bramley (Hants) station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hartley Wespall and the rest of Hampshire. Hartley Wespall is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG27 is within our area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
What’s near Hartley Wespall
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Public House. The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles west. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hartley Wespall include The Mill Field.
What affects the price in Hartley Wespall
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hartley Wespall can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hartley Wespall
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hartley Wespall
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hartley Wespall and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Hartley Wespall
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Hartley Wespall 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.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.