Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Ellingham
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Ellingham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Your questions about gutter surveys in Ellingham
Is Ellingham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Ellingham in the area you cover?
Yes, Ellingham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you check the drains below ground?
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.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts 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 use the contact form.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Ellingham
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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 often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Ellingham
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building like Ringwood School Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Bookings from Ellingham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ellingham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ellingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Beams Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
More services for Ellingham
Useful tips for Ellingham property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Ellingham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ellingham
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Older and listed buildings around Ellingham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.