Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Lower Swanwick
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Lower Swanwick
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. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Swanwick 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Swanwick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lower Swanwick, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Leonard, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. In Lower Swanwick, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Lower Swanwick.
We work across the SO31 postcode area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Near you in Lower Swanwick
In Lower Swanwick, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn. Lower Swanwick has its own railway station: Bursledon station. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Swanwick Lakes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Swanwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Lower Swanwick
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Landlords with a home close to Bursledon station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Lower Swanwick, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Swanwick
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What else we do in Lower Swanwick
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Common questions in Lower Swanwick
I let a flat near Bursledon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lower Swanwick listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.