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Gutter Survey in Funtley
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Funtley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Joints that drip after rain
How a gutter survey works in Funtley
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Funtley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Funtley
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Funtley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Francis are frequently 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. Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Funtley. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO15, PO17 and PO16 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Around Funtley
In Funtley, that means homes and buildings near The Henry Cort Community College and The Miners Arms. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Funtley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Funtley: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Fareham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Funtley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Do you need a gutter survey in Funtley?
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
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The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Funtley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us 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 roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Useful tips for Funtley property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.