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Gutter survey in Ashurst, Hampshire
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Ashurst and across Hampshire.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
What a gutter survey looks like in Ashurst
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashurst, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Colbury Christ Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashurst and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Ashurst is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of SO40 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
What’s near Ashurst
In Ashurst, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
About our gutter survey in Ashurst
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Also in Ashurst
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
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.
Common questions in Ashurst
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ashurst?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Ashurst is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Ashurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in Ashurst
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you look after a building such as Foxhills Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.