Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in South Warnborough
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in South Warnborough, with photos and a written report.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t 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
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in South Warnborough
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like South Warnborough, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Warnborough (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in South Warnborough
Do you cover smaller places like South Warnborough?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hook station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
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’s safe to see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Warnborough
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Places near South Warnborough
Also in South Warnborough
Why it is worth a survey now in South Warnborough
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Around South Warnborough, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Warnborough
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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.
For landlords with property near Hook station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Robert May's School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
South Warnborough is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. South Warnborough gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. South Warnborough is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG29 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Gaston Lane, Tigwells Field and Alton Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Long Sutton (1 mile east), Bidden (1 mile north-west), Little Hoddington (1 mile north-west), Well (2 miles east) and Greywell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Around South Warnborough
South Warnborough’s nearest station is Hook station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Odiham Castle (2.7 miles north) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around South Warnborough often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in South Warnborough, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.