Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Houghton, Hampshire
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Houghton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Common roof problems in Houghton
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
Gutter survey in Houghton
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or loose downpipes and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a small place like Houghton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Houghton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Houghton: local notes
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Houghton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. 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 Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Test Valley School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in Houghton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Houghton and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Around Houghton
We work in homes and buildings around The Boot Inn. The closest station to Houghton is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Houghton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Houghton
Other services in Houghton
Why it’s worth a survey now in Houghton
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground. For older village homes like those around Houghton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Houghton
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Houghton
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Houghton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Houghton
Do you cover smaller places like Houghton?
Yes. Houghton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Houghton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.