Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in East Wellow, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in East Wellow, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in East Wellow
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and overflowing eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like East Wellow may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
East Wellow homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Landford Manor about 2.8 miles west, East Wellow sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Wellow School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Romsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in East Wellow, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Near you in East Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in East Wellow
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. For older village homes like those around East Wellow, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Wellow
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around East Wellow, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps 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, 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Questions from East Wellow
Is East Wellow within the area you cover?
Yes. East Wellow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in East Wellow is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Wellow
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters