Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Preston Candover
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Preston Candover, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Preston Candover
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Preston Candover. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter survey in Preston Candover
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, 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 inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
What else we do in Preston Candover
Gutter surveys around Preston Candover
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 3.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Preston Candover goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Preston Candover gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Preston Candover is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG25. Streets in the area include Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Around Preston Candover
We work in homes and buildings around The Purefoy Arms Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Preston Candover often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Preston Candover
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the price in Preston Candover
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Questions from Preston Candover
Is my home in Preston Candover listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Preston Candover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Preston Candover as anywhere else.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.