Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in South Down
A careful look at the gutter at your property in South Down, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in South Down
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about overflowing eaves gutters and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like South Down 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- South Down (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from South Down
Is my home in South Down listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like South Down?
Yes, South Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in South Down?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
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. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Gutter surveys around South Down
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Bookings from South Down are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Down is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in South Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge Inn and Thornden School. The closest station to South Down is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Down
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near South Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When to book a survey in South Down
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Soffits marked by water
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a small place like South Down, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Down
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.