Hampshire · London and the South East
Hurstbourne Priors Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Hurstbourne Priors, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Local roofs in Hurstbourne Priors
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Testbourne Community School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hurstbourne Priors work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Hurstbourne Priors is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG28 for gutter surveys. We also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Near you in Hurstbourne Priors
Around Hurstbourne Priors, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes.
How a gutter survey works in Hurstbourne Priors
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We are often asked to look into rotten fascias or stained soffits and choked outlets or hopper heads, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Hurstbourne Priors, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hurstbourne Priors (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
What a gutter survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hurstbourne Priors
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
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The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Hurstbourne Priors, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurstbourne Priors
Landlords and agents in Hurstbourne Priors book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Hurstbourne Priors property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Hurstbourne Priors
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes. Hurstbourne Priors is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Why act early in Hurstbourne Priors
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hurstbourne Priors, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and two real surveys.