Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Dumpford, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Dumpford. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Dumpford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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About our gutter survey in Dumpford
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking or loose downpipes and soffits marked by water, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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.
- Where
- Dumpford (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Dumpford
What else we do in Dumpford
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dumpford
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. In a place like Dumpford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Dumpford property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Dumpford homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Cowdray House, about 3.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dumpford. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Dumpford, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Dumpford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dumpford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Dumpford questions
Is my home in Dumpford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Dumpford within the area you cover?
Yes, Dumpford is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we are asked to look at in Dumpford
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.