Hampshire · London and the South East
Red Post Bridge Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Red Post Bridge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Red Post Bridge: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are rotten fascias or stained soffits and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like Red Post Bridge 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 frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Red Post Bridge (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Red Post Bridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Red Post Bridge
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you look after a building such as John Hanson Community School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Red Post Bridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Red Post Bridge
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Also in Red Post Bridge
Landlord and commercial surveys in Red Post Bridge
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Red Post Bridge. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Questions from Red Post Bridge
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Red Post Bridge listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
What a gutter survey looks like in Red Post Bridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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 let a flat or house near Andover station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Red Post Bridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Red Post Bridge. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Red Post Bridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Swan Public House. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Red Post Bridge includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.