Portsmouth · London and the South East
Rudmore Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Rudmore.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
FAQs for Rudmore
Do you cover smaller places like Rudmore?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rudmore?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Gutter survey in Rudmore: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Common reasons to book are leaks at the gutter joints and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Rudmore, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rudmore
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Useful tips for Rudmore property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: 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 the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Local roofs in Rudmore
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Rudmore, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park like Alexandra Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth & Southsea station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Rudmore, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Rudmore is one of the places in Portsmouth where we work for gutter surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO2 and PO1. Local streets include Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road, and we cover them all. Rudmore is on the M275 and A2047, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Rudmore include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Local landmarks in Rudmore
In Rudmore, that means homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Admiral Drake pub and Mayfield School. The closest station to Rudmore is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Other services in Rudmore
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to Rudmore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common roof problems in Rudmore
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.