Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Horsebridge, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Horsebridge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Horsebridge
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Horsebridge may be 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Horsebridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Horsebridge
Is Horsebridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Horsebridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Horsebridge listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What a gutter survey looks like in Horsebridge
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Horsebridge goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Horsebridge and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Horsebridge. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Horsebridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near John o' Gaunt pub. Horsebridge’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Horsebridge, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.