Hampshire · London and the South East
Vernham Street Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Vernham Street, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How a gutter survey works in Vernham Street
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at blocked outlets and hoppers and water spilling over the gutter edge, across downpipes, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Vernham Street, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Vernham Street (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Vernham Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Vernham Street
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
Questions from Vernham Street
Do you cover smaller places like Vernham Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Vernham Street?
Yes, Vernham Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Gutter surveys around Vernham Street
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Vernham Street goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Vernham Street is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Vernham Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Vernham Street is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SP11 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Vernham Street, we cover Test Valley (3 miles east), Upper Green (4 miles north), Ashmansworth (4 miles east), Lower Green (4 miles north) and Inkpen Common (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (9 miles south-west), Ludgershall (7 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Around Vernham Street
We work in homes and buildings around The George Inn and the streets around them. Not far away are Combe Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. For older village homes like those around Vernham Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.