Hampshire · London and the South East
Matchams Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Matchams, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our gutter survey in Matchams
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and soffits marked by water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Matchams (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Matchams
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Your questions about gutter surveys in Matchams
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Matchams?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Matchams?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Matchams is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Matchams
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. In a place like Matchams, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include 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 book us in Matchams
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Matchams 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Matchams
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a gutter survey looks like in Matchams
Historic houses like Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Matchams goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Avon Heath Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Matchams is in Hampshire. Surveys in Matchams work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Matchams and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in BH24 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Matchams: Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Matchams
We work in homes and buildings around Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.