Hampshire · London and the South East
Keyhaven Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Keyhaven, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Keyhaven
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Typical surveys look at gutters full of debris and silt and leaks at the gutter joints, on parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Prices for gutter surveys in Keyhaven
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Keyhaven
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Keyhaven?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Town station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where it applies.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Keyhaven?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What a gutter survey looks like in Keyhaven
Keyhaven is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Roofs in Keyhaven get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Keyhaven is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across SO41 for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane. If you’re just outside Keyhaven, we cover Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
What’s near Keyhaven
In Keyhaven, that means homes and buildings near The Gun Public House and Priestlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Keyhaven can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Keyhaven
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see