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Gutter survey in Northington, Hampshire
Gutter surveys around Northington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
About our gutter survey in Northington
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’re worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Northington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Northington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Northington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 ground level.
- 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 written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Northington
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What we’re asked to look at in Northington
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
For landlords with property near Micheldever station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
What a gutter survey looks like in Northington
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Northington, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO24 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Near you in Northington
Around Northington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. Northington’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
Questions from Northington
Can a landlord with a rental near Micheldever station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Northington?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.