Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Mottisfont
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- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Common roof problems in Mottisfont
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
About our gutter survey in Mottisfont
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Typical surveys look at downpipes that are split or coming away and choked outlets or hopper heads, on downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Mottisfont, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Mottisfont questions
How do I find out if my home in Mottisfont is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Mottisfont?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Useful tips for Mottisfont property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look out for overflows when it pours
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mottisfont
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Outbuildings and barns around Mottisfont are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mottisfont
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Gutter surveys in Mottisfont: local notes
With Mottisfont Abbey about 0.2 miles north-east, Mottisfont 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Mottisfont and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Mottisfont. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Gutter surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. We also cover the places around Mottisfont: Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Mottisfont
We work in homes and buildings around The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Mottisfont is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Mottisfont can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Mottisfont, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.