Hampshire · London and the South East
Horton Heath Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Horton Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Horton Heath
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We’re frequently asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and water backing up from a hidden gutter, across fascias and soffits, valley gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Horton Heath, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we are asked to look at in Horton Heath
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. Around Horton Heath, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
For a price for your roof in Horton Heath, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horton Heath
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Useful tips for Horton Heath property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a smaller place like Horton Heath, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
FAQs for Horton Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horton Heath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Horton Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I book a survey in Horton Heath?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Local roofs in Horton Heath
The wider area around Horton Heath has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 3.7 miles west. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Cross, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Fair Oak Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Horton Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Horton Heath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
We cover every part of the SO50 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Horton Heath, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Horton Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. Horton Heath’s nearest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.