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Gutter survey in Filmore Hill, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Filmore Hill, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Gutter survey in Filmore Hill
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 photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaks at the gutter joints, across fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Filmore Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Filmore Hill (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Filmore Hill homes and their roofs
With Hinton Ampner House about 4.2 miles west, Filmore Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Filmore Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If you are in Filmore Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Bailey Green (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile east), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and West Meon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Near you in Filmore Hill
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Questions from Filmore Hill
Will you come out to Filmore Hill?
Yes, Filmore Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Filmore Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
What does the report include?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What a gutter survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- 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
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
Places near Filmore Hill
What else we do in Filmore Hill
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Filmore Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Filmore Hill?
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.