Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hawley, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Hawley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Hawley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- 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.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Gutter survey in Hawley: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water 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 it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at overflowing valley or parapet gutters and choked outlets or hopper heads, across eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Hawley drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hawley (GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Hawley
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Blackwater station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hawley and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road and the roads around them. With the A30 close by, Hawley is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hawley
We work in homes and buildings around Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library. There’s a railway station in Hawley itself: Blackwater station. Nearby you’ll also find Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Towns and villages near Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we are asked to look at in Hawley
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Trees in and around Sandhurst Memorial Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Hawley: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hawley?
Yes, Hawley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
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 cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What you can safely check yourself
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 you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.