Hampshire · London and the South East
Empshott Gutter Survey
Independent gutter surveys in Empshott. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Empshott
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
In a small place like Empshott, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Empshott (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Empshott
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Rood: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We visit Empshott as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Empshott and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mill Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Empshott, we cover Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Empshott
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Empshott
Can a landlord with a rental near Liss station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Empshott?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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 survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Empshott?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Empshott needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Empshott
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Empshott. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
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What else we do in Empshott
What affects the price in Empshott
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in Empshott
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you let a flat or house near Liss station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone