Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Thedden, Hampshire
Need a gutter survey in Thedden? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
About our gutter survey in Thedden
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and people most frequently book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
Older buildings in small places like Thedden 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Thedden (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Thedden
With Bentworth Hall about 1 mile west, Thedden sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Amery Hill School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as St Peter's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Thedden, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Thedden. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Thedden
The closest station to Thedden is Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are King's Hill.
What affects the price in Thedden
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for gutter surveys in Thedden, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Thedden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Thedden: your questions answered
Is Thedden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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 you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What else we do in Thedden
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Thedden and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.