Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Dibden Purlieu. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Dibden Purlieu
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’re worried about joints that drip after rain and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Dibden Purlieu, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Dibden Purlieu, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it is safe to see.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
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.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Common questions in Dibden Purlieu
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Dibden Purlieu, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Dibden Purlieu is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Dibden Purlieu within the area you cover?
Yes. Dibden Purlieu is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you need a gutter survey in Dibden Purlieu?
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Take an older house close to St. Andrew's Church and Centre: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dibden Purlieu
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.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Dibden Purlieu
Also in Dibden Purlieu
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westquay, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Wildground Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. In Dibden Purlieu, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
We survey roofs across the SO45 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Dibden Purlieu include Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Dibden Purlieu
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Noadswood School. The nearest railway station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles north. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.