Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Dibden, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Dibden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dibden
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Dibden
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. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are leaks at the gutter joints and overflowing eaves gutters, on fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Dibden can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Dibden (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Dibden
Also in Dibden
Common roof problems in Dibden
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Dibden questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dibden?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Dibden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Dibden does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dibden
Dibden lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Historic houses like Medieval Merchant's House, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building around Dibden goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For landlords with property near Southampton Town Quay station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Dibden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Dibden is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
We work across SO45 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Dibden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Testwood School and Orchard Junior School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).