Hampshire · London and the South East
Portmore Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Portmore, with photos and a written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
What happens if roof problems are left?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. In a place like Portmore, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Portmore
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Gutter survey in Portmore: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are sagging gutters and loose brackets and overflowing eaves gutters.
Village roofs frequently 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Portmore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Portmore frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Useful tips for Portmore property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Portmore homes and their roofs
Portmore is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Saint Nicholas Chapel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Portmore and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Portmore is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO41 is covered for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Portmore, we cover Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Portmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms. Portmore’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Your questions about gutter surveys in Portmore
Is Portmore within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What we are asked to look at in Portmore
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Beaulieu Palace House lies about 4.5 miles north-east, so building around Portmore goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey