Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Longstock
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Longstock, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Longstock
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or loose downpipes and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Longstock, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Longstock (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Longstock homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Homes near green spaces such as Longstock Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Longstock and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Longstock is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Longstock: Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Around Longstock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longstock Park and The Peat Spade Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Longstock?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Test Valley School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Longstock: your questions answered
Is my home in Longstock listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Longstock?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Longstock?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Longstock, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.