Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Kingsley
Gutter surveys in Kingsley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Kingsley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Kingsley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Kingsley
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and leaking or loose downpipes, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Kingsley, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Kingsley (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingsley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Kingsley
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
What else we do in Kingsley
Local roofs in Kingsley
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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mill Chase Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Kingsley is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Kingsley. Across Hampshire, we cover Kingsley. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of GU35 for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets like Forge Road, Woodfield and Churchfields. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Sleaford (1 mile east), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Frithend (2 miles north-east), Bordon (2 miles south) and Lindford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Near you in Kingsley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Inn. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3 miles north. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Common questions in Kingsley
I let a flat near Bentley (Hampshire) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingsley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.