Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in New Copse, Hampshire
Wondering about the gutter at a property in New Copse? You can book a gutter survey in New Copse and across Hampshire.
- Soffits marked by water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How a gutter survey works in New Copse
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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
- New Copse (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Prices for gutter surveys in New Copse
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in New Copse
How do I find out if my home in New Copse is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to New Copse?
Yes. New Copse is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like New Copse, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in New Copse, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a gutter survey looks like in New Copse
Bentworth Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Copse. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in New Copse for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: GU34. We also cover the places around New Copse: South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Around New Copse
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are King's Hill.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it is done.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
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When to book a survey in New Copse
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT