Hampshire · London and the South East
Fareham Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Fareham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Fareham
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 some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Fareham, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Fareham (PO16, PO14, PO15, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Fareham
Fareham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as St John The Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Fareham and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fareham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, and we cover them all. Being close to the A27 and A32, Fareham is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fareham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Fareham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Prices for gutter surveys in Fareham
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking in a town like Fareham is normally simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the loft space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also in Fareham
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Fareham overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fareham
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Fareham: your questions answered
Is my home in Fareham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fareham?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Fareham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.