Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Stoke Charity
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Stoke Charity, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How a gutter survey works in Stoke Charity
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at the gutter joints and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Some older homes in villages like Stoke Charity 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Stoke Charity (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Stoke Charity can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a gutter survey looks like in Stoke Charity
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Stoke Charity across London and South East England. Stoke Charity is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Stoke Charity: Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
Around Stoke Charity
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wonston Arms. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Towns and villages near Stoke Charity
What else we do in Stoke Charity
Useful tips for Stoke Charity property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
You receive a report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Questions from Stoke Charity
Do you cover smaller places like Stoke Charity?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Stoke Charity listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.