Hampshire · London and the South East
Wolverton Common Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Wolverton Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Wolverton Common
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed water spilling over the gutter edge and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Wolverton Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wolverton Common (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wolverton Common questions
Will you come out to Wolverton Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Nearby places to Wolverton Common
Other services in Wolverton Common
What a gutter survey looks like in Wolverton Common
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hurst School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like Church of St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wolverton Common is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wolverton Common and nearby. Wolverton Common is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG26. We cover properties on Wolverton Road and Holt Lane. We also cover the places around Wolverton Common: Townsend (1 mile south), Axmansford (1 mile north-east), Inhurst (2 miles north-east), Baughurst (2 miles north-east) and Heath End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (7 miles south).
Around Wolverton Common
We work in homes and buildings around The George And Dragon Public House. For rail, the closest station is Midgham station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles south-east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Around Wolverton Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Wolverton Common 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 can’t see is noted.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.