Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Lovedean, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Lovedean, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Lovedean questions
How do I find out if my home in Lovedean is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rowlands Castle station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Lovedean?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lovedean
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about hoppers and outlets full of debris and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Older buildings in small places like Lovedean 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lovedean (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in Lovedean?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Gutter surveys in Lovedean: local notes
Lovedean lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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. 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 look after a building such as Woodcroft Primary, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Lovedean gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO8 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We offer gutter surveys to properties on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lovedean: Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Around Lovedean
Around Lovedean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College. The closest station to Lovedean is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lovedean
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Lovedean 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.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a place like Lovedean, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Lovedean, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
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