Hampshire · London and the South East
Foulford Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Foulford and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Foulford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foulford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Foulford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foulford?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Gutter survey in Foulford: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Somewhere as small as Foulford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Foulford (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Foulford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
What a gutter survey looks like in Foulford
The wider area around Foulford has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.3 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Foulford is in Hampshire. Foulford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Foulford. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BH24. Other places close to Foulford include Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Around Foulford
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Foulford
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Look out for signs like these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take a building like Ringwood School Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Foulford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s 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 look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Foulford
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Older cottages and farmhouses around Foulford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Foulford
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week