Hampshire · London and the South East
Kentsboro Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Kentsboro? We carry out gutter surveys in Kentsboro and across Hampshire.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Signs you need a gutter survey in Kentsboro
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If you let a flat or house near Grateley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
About our gutter survey in Kentsboro
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and people most frequently book us about joints that drip after rain and soffits marked by water.
In a small place like Kentsboro, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Kentsboro
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Grateley station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes. Kentsboro 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 as you book.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Kentsboro?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email once it is done.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a gutter survey looks like in Kentsboro
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Whatever the street in Kentsboro, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Kentsboro work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO20 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Kentsboro: Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Around Kentsboro
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kentsboro include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kentsboro frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.