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Gutter survey in Northney, Hampshire
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Northney and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
How a gutter survey works in Northney
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Northney (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Northney: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Northney is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Northney hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Northney is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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 do I arrange a gutter survey in Northney?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
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 cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why act early in Northney
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. For older village homes like those around Northney, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Northney often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Northney
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Local roofs in Northney
Northney lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Eames Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Warblington station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Surveys in Northney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Gutter surveys in PO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Around Northney
We work in homes and buildings around Eames Farm and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Northney’s nearest station is Warblington station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Northney includes Hayling Billy.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Have overhanging branches cut back
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.