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Emsworth Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Emsworth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
About our gutter survey in Emsworth
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Around Emsworth, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Emsworth
Emsworth is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Emsworth has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 1.3 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Eames Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. If you’re in Emsworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Emsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A27 and A259, Emsworth is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Emsworth
Around Emsworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Emsworth itself: Emsworth station. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Nearby places to Emsworth
Also in Emsworth
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
When to book a survey in Emsworth
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why it is worth a survey now in Emsworth
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Emsworth is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Emsworth is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Emsworth questions
Will you come out to Emsworth?
Yes, Emsworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Emsworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Emsworth
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.