Hampshire · London and the South East
Tinkers Cross Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Tinkers Cross, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
When to book a survey in Tinkers Cross
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take a building like Fordingbridge Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
About our gutter survey in Tinkers Cross
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Tinkers Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Tinkers Cross, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Local roofs in Tinkers Cross
Historic houses like Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tinkers Cross goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Tinkers Cross across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Tinkers Cross. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way, and we cover them all. We also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Tinkers Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tinkers Cross include Blashford Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
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.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The inside of buried drains
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Your questions about gutter surveys in Tinkers Cross
Is Tinkers Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tinkers Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tinkers Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain 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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For older village homes like those around Tinkers Cross, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.