Hampshire · London and the South East
Purbrook Heath Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Purbrook Heath from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
Prices for gutter surveys in Purbrook Heath
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for gutter surveys in Purbrook Heath, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Purbrook Heath
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. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Purbrook Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Purbrook Heath
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Purbrook Heath
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Purbrook Heath, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Purbrook Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Church of St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Purbrook Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Purbrook Heath is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys.
Gutter surveys in PO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Purbrook Heath
Around Purbrook Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George Inn and Purbrook Park School. Purbrook Heath’s nearest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Outbuildings and barns around Purbrook Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Purbrook Heath
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Useful tips for Purbrook Heath property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Purbrook Heath
Landlords, agents and building managers in Purbrook Heath and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Purbrook Heath: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Purbrook Heath hard on roofs?
It can do. Purbrook Heath is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Purbrook Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Does the season matter for 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.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Purbrook Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
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.