Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Totford, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Totford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Totford
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Totford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Totford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Totford
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
When to book a survey in Totford
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Totford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Common questions in Totford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Micheldever station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Totford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Gutter surveys around Totford
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Totford and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO24 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Totford, we cover Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Totford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woolpack Inn, among other places. Totford’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3 miles east).