Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Martyr Worthy, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Martyr Worthy, with photos and a clear written report.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys around Martyr Worthy
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Swithin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Itchen Abbas Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you are in Martyr Worthy, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Martyr Worthy and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Martyr Worthy: Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Martyr Worthy
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Gutter survey in Martyr Worthy: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you are worried about downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Martyr Worthy may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Martyr Worthy (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Martyr Worthy questions
Do you cover smaller places like Martyr Worthy?
Yes. Martyr Worthy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winchester station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Martyr Worthy can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Martyr Worthy
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 with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.