Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Crofton, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Crofton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Gutter survey in Crofton
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are choked outlets or hopper heads and joints that drip after rain, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters.
In a small place like Crofton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Crofton (PO14, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Crofton
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Common reasons to book include:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crofton School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Questions from Crofton
Will you come out to Crofton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Crofton?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Crofton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Local roofs in Crofton
Crofton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Peel Common Mission Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Crofton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Crofton.
Every address in PO14 and PO13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Crofton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baycroft School and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Crofton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.