Hampshire · London and the South East
Rockbourne Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Rockbourne from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What affects the price in Rockbourne
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Rockbourne
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. 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. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Rockbourne, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Rockbourne (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Rockbourne
Do you cover smaller places like Rockbourne?
Yes, Rockbourne is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rockbourne?
Yes, Rockbourne is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Rockbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Also in Rockbourne
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Rockbourne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Rockbourne
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you look after a building such as Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Gutter surveys around Rockbourne
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.4 miles east lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Rockbourne has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. Rockbourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Rockbourne: Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
Near you in Rockbourne
In Rockbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Cart Wheel Public House, among other places. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rockbourne
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
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