Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Alresford Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Old Alresford, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Old Alresford
The wider area around Old Alresford has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4.1 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Old Alresford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Old Alresford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Around Old Alresford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Globe Inn. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
About our gutter survey in Old Alresford
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are soffits marked by water and gutters full of debris and silt, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Old Alresford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Old Alresford
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Old Alresford: your questions answered
Do you cover Old Alresford?
Yes, Old Alresford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Alresford?
Yes. Old Alresford 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 you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. For an older or listed building in a place like Old Alresford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Old Alresford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.