Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Forest Corner
Independent gutter surveys in Forest Corner. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Forest Corner: what you get
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Older buildings in small places like Forest Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Forest Corner can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forest Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. 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, putting the urgent items at the top.
What else we do in Forest Corner
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Forest Corner
Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forest Corner. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Poulner Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Forest Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Forest Corner is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill. We also cover the places around Forest Corner: Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Forest Corner
In Forest Corner, that means homes and buildings near The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy and the streets around them. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Forest Corner
Is my home in Forest Corner listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Forest Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Forest Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Common roof problems in Forest Corner
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
The streets around a church like St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof