Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in North Charford, Hampshire
A careful look at the gutter at your property in North Charford, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
About our gutter survey in North Charford
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in North Charford and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters full of debris and silt, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as North Charford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- North Charford (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like North Charford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why act early in North Charford
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Older and listed buildings around North Charford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for North Charford
Is my home in North Charford listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover North Charford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange it.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
Signs you need a gutter survey in North Charford
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Charford
With Breamore House about 2.8 miles west, North Charford sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Hale Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
North Charford is in Hampshire. Bookings from North Charford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. North Charford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Gutter surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around North Charford: Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Around North Charford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton. Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.