Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Upper Common
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Upper Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Upper Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Common
We carry out gutter surveys in Upper Common as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into cracked or loose downpipes and water spilling over the gutter edge, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Upper Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Upper Common?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What a gutter survey looks like in Upper Common
About 3.9 miles south-east lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Common has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Martin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Upper Common, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Upper Common is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Farleigh Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. For older village homes like those around Upper Common, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers