Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Owslebury Bottom
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Owslebury Bottom, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Gutter survey in Owslebury Bottom
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Owslebury Bottom, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Owslebury Bottom, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Owslebury Bottom, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Owslebury Bottom, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys around Owslebury Bottom
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Shawford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Owslebury Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Owslebury Bottom can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Owslebury Bottom and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Owslebury Bottom, we cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Owslebury Bottom
Around Owslebury Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west. A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Owslebury Bottom
Is Owslebury Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owslebury Bottom?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.