Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Little Holbury, Hampshire
We carry out gutter surveys in Little Holbury and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. For older village homes like those around Little Holbury, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Holbury
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Little Holbury
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photos show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at overflowing eaves gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, on eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Little Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Little Holbury, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Also in Little Holbury
Gutter surveys around Little Holbury
Little Holbury is within about 2 miles 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. Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Holbury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Netley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Little Holbury, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Little Holbury is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Little Holbury: Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Little Holbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Forest Academy. The nearest railway station is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Little Holbury include Mercury Marshes.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Do you need a gutter survey in Little Holbury?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Manor Church of England Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Little Holbury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Little Holbury
Is Little Holbury within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Little Holbury, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Little Holbury is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.