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Gutter survey in Priddy's Hard, Hampshire
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Priddy's Hard. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like St Vincent College: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Priddy's Hard and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
We survey roofs across the PO12 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Priddy's Hard: Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Priddy's Hard
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brune Park Community School, The Windsor Castle pub and Elson Junior School, among other places. The closest station to Priddy's Hard is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (1.6 miles east) and Search (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Gutter survey in Priddy's Hard
We carry out gutter surveys in Priddy's Hard as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed brackets that have dropped or snapped and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Priddy's Hard, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Priddy's Hard (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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.
Priddy's Hard questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Priddy's Hard?
Often, yes. Priddy's Hard is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Priddy's Hard?
Yes, Priddy's Hard is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Priddy's Hard can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
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 booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Priddy's Hard
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Priddy's Hard, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Priddy's Hard
- A report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
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