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Gutter survey in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Gutter surveys around Fair Oak, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter survey in Fair Oak: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. 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 photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, on valley gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters alike.
Around Fair Oak, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Fair Oak (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Fair Oak
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In an older home around Fair Oak, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Fair Oak, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fair Oak
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Fair Oak
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Common reasons to book include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If you look after a building such as Fair Oak Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Fair Oak
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hedge End station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Fair Oak is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
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.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Gutter surveys in Fair Oak: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. South Stoneham House, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fair Oak. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Thomas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Fair Oak and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fair Oak and the places around it.
We work across SO50 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Fair Oak: Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Fair Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College, among other places. Fair Oak’s nearest station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Fair Oak includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.