Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hound, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Hound, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Hound, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Gutter survey in Hound
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
Older buildings in small places like Hound may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Hound (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hound
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What affects the price in Hound
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Hound, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Hound
Can a landlord with a rental near Netley station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Hound?
Yes, Hound is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Hound homes and their roofs
Hound is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Westwood Woodland Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hound. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. If you’re in Hound, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hound.
We survey roofs across the SO31 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hound, we cover Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hound
We work in homes and buildings around Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Hound itself: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Why get it checked now?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hound
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What we are asked to look at in Hound
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos