Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in South Town
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in South Town, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in South Town
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at rotten fascias or stained soffits and cracked or loose downpipes, on downpipes, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like South Town 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around South Town can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Town
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Also in South Town
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for South Town
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you come out to South Town?
Yes, South Town is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly is the report sent?
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, ready to forward.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look out for overflows when it pours
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
What a gutter survey looks like in South Town
Bentworth Hall, about 1.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Town. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in South Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in GU34 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around South Town: New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in South Town
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around South Town includes King's Hill.