Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shawford, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Shawford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Shawford
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are overflowing eaves gutters and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
Older buildings in small places like Shawford may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Shawford
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
When to book a survey in Shawford
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shawford
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. 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. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces like St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Shawford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO21. Whether your property is on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Shawford
Around Shawford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Shawford itself: Shawford station. Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Places near Shawford
Also in Shawford
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can be seen safely and records it with photos. In a small place like Shawford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, 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 inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it is safe to see.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Shawford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Shawford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shawford is listed?
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 a landlord with a rental near Shawford station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.