Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Gosport, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Gosport, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Local roofs in Gosport
Gosport is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Faith's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth Harbour station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Gosport is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gosport can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO12 and PO13. Whether your property is on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square or a nearby road, we can help. With the A32 and B3333 close by, Gosport is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. We also cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Gosport has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Gosport
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east. A little further out are Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Gosport includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Gosport
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you are worried about leaking or loose downpipes and gutters full of debris and silt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Gosport, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check downpipe clips are holding
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Common roof problems in Gosport
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like Brockhurst Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Gosport
Also in Gosport
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gosport
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Parking in a town like Gosport is typically simple, but let us know if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Gosport: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Portsmouth Harbour station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Gosport is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.