Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shirrell Heath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How a gutter survey works in Shirrell Heath
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and soffits marked by water, on eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
Older buildings in small places like Shirrell Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Shirrell Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shirrell Heath
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Botley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Shirrell Heath is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO32 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Shirrell Heath
In Shirrell Heath, that means homes and buildings near Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Useful tips for Shirrell Heath property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Common questions in Shirrell Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Shirrell Heath?
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 a conservation area affect roof work in Shirrell Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers