Hampshire · London and the South East
Wherwell Wood Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wherwell Wood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wherwell Wood
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Wherwell Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherwell Wood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Wherwell Wood and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Wherwell Wood
Around Wherwell Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lion Public House and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Gutter survey in Wherwell Wood: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Somewhere as small as Wherwell Wood, homes are often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Wherwell Wood (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Wherwell Wood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Wherwell Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Older and listed buildings around Wherwell Wood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. 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.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Wherwell Wood
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Wherwell Wood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wherwell Wood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.