Hampshire · London and the South East
Lord's Wood Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Lord's Wood? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lord's Wood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lord's Wood
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 any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about overflowing eaves gutters and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lord's Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lord's Wood (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Lord's Wood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look out for overflows when it pours
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they typically grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lord's Wood
With South Stoneham House about 4.1 miles south-west, Lord's Wood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Eastleigh station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Lord's Wood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lord's Wood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in SO50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Lord's Wood, we cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Around Lord's Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crestwood Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Lord's Wood is Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Questions from Lord's Wood
Can a landlord with a rental near Eastleigh station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Lord's Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Lord's Wood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for gutter surveys in Lord's Wood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits