Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Heathfield, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Heathfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Heathfield
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you are worried about sagging gutters and loose brackets and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Heathfield drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Heathfield (PO15, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Heathfield
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Heathfield questions
Is my home in Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Heathfield hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Heathfield is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you cover Heathfield?
Yes, we do. We carry out gutter surveys in Heathfield, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Also in Heathfield
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Heathfield is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Around Heathfield, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
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.
Gutter surveys around Heathfield
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Heathfield, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to St Columba: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Heathfield and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Heathfield. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO15 and PO14 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Heathfield
We work in homes and buildings around Fishermans Arms and The Henry Cort Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.