Hampshire · London and the South East
Penton Mewsey Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Penton Mewsey, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Gutter survey in Penton Mewsey: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters packed with leaves or moss and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Mewsey are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Penton Mewsey
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below normally during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Penton Mewsey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a gutter survey in Penton Mewsey?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pipes below ground level
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Penton Mewsey: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penton Mewsey?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Penton Mewsey?
Yes. Penton Mewsey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Penton Mewsey
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building such as Harrow Way Community School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Penton Mewsey, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Penton Mewsey is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Penton Mewsey include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Penton Mewsey
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Mewsey includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Penton Mewsey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.