Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hipley
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Hipley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Questions from Hipley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hipley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Hipley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Gutter survey in Hipley
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hipley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hipley (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets where it is safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Hipley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Hipley
Hipley is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hipley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Hipley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Hipley, we cover Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
What’s near Hipley
The closest station to Hipley is Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Hipley
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
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.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters