Hampshire · London and the South East
Sherborne St John Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Sherborne St John? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter survey in Sherborne St John
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sherborne St John (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sherborne St John property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Sherborne St John homes and their roofs
The Vyne, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sherborne St John. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Malls, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Sherborne St John as part of our work across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Around Sherborne St John
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Sherborne St John includes Daneshill Park Woods.
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What else we do in Sherborne St John
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sherborne St John
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Your questions about gutter surveys in Sherborne St John
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sherborne St John?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Sherborne St John can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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 roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we are asked to look at in Sherborne St John
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens if roof problems are left?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building normally during the worst downpours. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In a small place like Sherborne St John, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Sherborne St John
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%