Hampshire · London and the South East
Alverstoke Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Alverstoke.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Useful tips for Alverstoke property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Alverstoke
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Alverstoke may be 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. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Alverstoke
Is Alverstoke within the area you cover?
Yes. Alverstoke is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alverstoke?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alverstoke
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Alverstoke. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Gutter surveys around Alverstoke
Alverstoke lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church like The Little Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Alverstoke Community Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. If you’re in Alverstoke, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Alverstoke is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road. If you’re just outside Alverstoke, we cover Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Alverstoke
In Alverstoke, that means homes and buildings near Bay House School and Village Home pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Alverstoke includes West of the River Alver.
Also in Alverstoke
Prices for gutter surveys in Alverstoke
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Alverstoke
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Alverstoke needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- 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 photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Alverstoke
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs