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Gutter Survey in Catherington
Need a gutter survey in Catherington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Catherington
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are soffits marked by water and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Catherington may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Catherington
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Catherington
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. 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.
Take a building like Catherington Church of England Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Catherington and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Catherington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in PO8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Catherington
Around Catherington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Catherington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Catherington
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Older and listed buildings around Catherington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Catherington
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Catherington: your questions answered
Is my home in Catherington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Catherington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.