Hampshire · London and the South East
Oakshott Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Oakshott, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters full of debris and silt
How a gutter survey works in Oakshott
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at leaking or loose downpipes and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Oakshott (GU33, GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oakshott
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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 when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Oakshott
What else we do in Oakshott
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Oakshott frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Questions from Oakshott
Will you come out to Oakshott?
Yes, Oakshott is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Oakshott is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Oakshott, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Oakshott
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Local roofs in Oakshott
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Oakshott is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Oakshott. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in GU33 and GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Oakshott: Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Around Oakshott
We work in homes and buildings around Hawkley Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Oakshott
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
For landlords with property near Liss station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs