Hampshire · London and the South East
Headbourne Worthy Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Headbourne Worthy and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Headbourne Worthy homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kings Worthy Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Headbourne Worthy for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Headbourne Worthy is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in SO23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
What’s near Headbourne Worthy
In Headbourne Worthy, that means homes and buildings near The Cart And Horses Public House and Henry Beaufort School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Headbourne Worthy includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Gutter survey in Headbourne Worthy
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and cracked or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Headbourne Worthy, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Prices for gutter surveys in Headbourne Worthy
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Headbourne Worthy often 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 cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Headbourne Worthy
Is my home in Headbourne Worthy listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Headbourne Worthy?
Yes. Headbourne Worthy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Why act early in Headbourne Worthy
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Older and listed buildings around Headbourne Worthy may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Headbourne Worthy
- A written report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.