Portsmouth · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Portsmouth
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Portsmouth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Portsmouth
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
A place the size of Portsmouth has roofs of every age and type, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. Knowing which you have shapes the survey.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Portsmouth
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If you look after a building like Manor Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Portsmouth
Can a landlord with a rental near Fratton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is the coastal weather around Portsmouth hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Also in Portsmouth
What affects the price in Portsmouth
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why it is worth a survey now in Portsmouth
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Roofs in a place the size of Portsmouth range from new to very old, but none of them improve with neglect. What starts as a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet becomes wet timber and stained ceilings in time.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. If the property is near the centre of Portsmouth, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we will want to see. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Portsmouth homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Portsmouth, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to St Wilfrid: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to Alexandra Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Portsmouth is in England. Portsmouth is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across the surrounding area.
All of PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Portsmouth sits on or near the A3 and A27, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Portsmouth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School. The nearest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.