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Gutter survey in Durley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Durley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter survey in Durley
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about gutters full of debris and silt and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits alike.
In a small place like Durley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Durley (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Durley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Durley goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Roofs in Durley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Durley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Durley, we cover Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Near you in Durley
We work in homes and buildings around Wyvern Technology College. The closest station to Durley is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durley include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Also in Durley
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we are asked to look at in Durley
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Durley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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 when budgeting.
Questions from Durley
Do you cover smaller places like Durley?
Yes, Durley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Durley is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Durley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.