Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in North Boarhunt
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in North Boarhunt and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
About our gutter survey in North Boarhunt
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are hoppers and outlets full of debris and soffits marked by water.
Somewhere as small as North Boarhunt, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Newtown Soberton Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in North Boarhunt, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover North Boarhunt. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO17 is within our area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside North Boarhunt, we cover Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Boarhunt
For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Boarhunt
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
Why it is worth a survey now in North Boarhunt
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Outbuildings and barns around North Boarhunt are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near North Boarhunt can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in North Boarhunt
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Boarhunt, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to North Boarhunt?
Yes, North Boarhunt is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
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.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.