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Gutter survey in Chithurst, Hampshire

Gutter surveys in Chithurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.

  • Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
  • Leaks at the gutter joints
  • Choked outlets or hopper heads

Gutter surveys near Chithurst

How a gutter survey works in Chithurst

Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about water backing up from a hidden gutter and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.

Some older homes in villages like Chithurst 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.

It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.

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Location
Chithurst (GU31)
Wider area
Hampshire
Price
From £150 inc. VAT
Reports
A written report with photos, by email
When we survey
Weekdays and weekends
Insured
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Last updated
27 October 2026

Prices for gutter surveys in Chithurst

A few things affect what a survey costs:

  • Commercial roofs and larger buildings
  • The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
  • Basic, Standard or Premium
  • The number of roofs, including extensions and garages

All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.

Booking your survey

The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:

  • The kind of building and roof involved
  • Your timetable, like an exchange date
  • Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
  • Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them

If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.

What a gutter survey looks like in Chithurst

Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Chithurst goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.

Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Chithurst Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.

Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Chithurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.

Every address in GU31 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Chithurst, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).

Near you in Chithurst

We work in homes and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. Chithurst’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.

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Landlords, agents and block managers in Chithurst

With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.

Why act early in Chithurst

When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Older and listed buildings around Chithurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.

Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.

What you get with us

  • Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
  • A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
  • Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
  • Two decades and more of roof surveys

See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.

How the survey works

Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Chithurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.

  1. First, we agree the areas to focus on.
  2. Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
  3. Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
  4. Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
  5. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.

Before we arrive

  • Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
  • Note where any stains or damp appear
  • Mention any parking restrictions on your street

Arrange a survey

Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.

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FAQs for Chithurst

Will you come out to Chithurst?

Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.

Is my home in Chithurst 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.

How do I book a survey in Chithurst?

The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.

What happens after the survey?

We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.

Are you structural engineers?

No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.

Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?

Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.

What will the report tell me?

You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.

What a gutter survey doesn’t cover

It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:

  • What’s hidden inside a downpipe
  • What’s behind fascias and inside walls
  • The inside of buried drains

Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.

What we look at

  • Downpipes
  • Valley gutters
  • Outlets and hoppers
  • Fascias and soffits
  • Parapet and box gutters
  • Eaves gutters

Should I look at the roof myself first?

It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.

Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.

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Reports from £150Prices include VAT