Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Privett, Hampshire
We carry out gutter surveys in Privett and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Common questions in Privett
Is Privett within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
About our gutter survey in Privett
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Privett, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Privett (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Privett
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What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Privett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Privett
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House, about 5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Privett goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Privett, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Privett is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU34 for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Church Road and Merepond Lane. If you’re just outside Privett, we cover Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Near you in Privett
The closest station to Privett is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Privett includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you as soon as it is ready.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Common roof problems in Privett
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection