Hampshire · London and the South East
Greatham Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Greatham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Common roof problems in Greatham
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Gutter survey in Greatham: 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 and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Greatham are 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Greatham (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Greatham
Also in Greatham
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greatham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Gutter surveys around Greatham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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 Greatham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Liss station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Greatham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of GU33 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Around Greatham
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Common questions in Greatham
How do I find out if my home in Greatham is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Greatham?
Yes. Greatham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Greatham
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Greatham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.