Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Street Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Upper Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Upper Street
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters that have fallen out of line.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Street 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 frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Upper Street (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. Around Upper Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen 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 we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Upper Street: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Street?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Gutter surveys in Upper Street: local notes
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 0.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Breamore Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Upper Street is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upper Street can all book gutter surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP6 is within our area for gutter surveys. We also cover Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Near you in Upper Street
Around Upper Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bat and Ball pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
What affects the price in Upper Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
To get a price for gutter surveys in Upper Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.