Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Ossemsley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Ossemsley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Ossemsley
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. Typical surveys look at gutters that have fallen out of line and water spilling over the gutter edge, across eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Ossemsley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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 doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ossemsley (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Questions from Ossemsley
Can a landlord with a rental near New Milton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ossemsley?
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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Other services in Ossemsley
Why get it checked now?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Gutter surveys in Ossemsley: local notes
Ossemsley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Ossemsley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to St John: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near New Milton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Ballard School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ossemsley. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ossemsley. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Gutter surveys in BH25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive. Close by, we survey roofs in Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ossemsley
We work in homes and buildings around The Arnewood School and The Rising Sun pub. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Ossemsley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.