Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Holbury
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Holbury.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for gutter surveys in Holbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Gutter survey in Holbury: what you get
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 check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking or loose downpipes and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
In a smaller place like Holbury, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Holbury (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Holbury
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Anyone responsible for a site like Cadland Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
Towns and villages near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for downpipes coming loose
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Holbury: your questions answered
I let a flat near Netley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Holbury is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Holbury
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Holbury, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Holbury goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We visit Holbury as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Holbury. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO45. Streets in the area include Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Holbury: Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Holbury
In Holbury, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Holbury
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a smaller place like Holbury, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.