Hampshire · London and the South East
South Harting Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in South Harting from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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.
How a gutter survey works in South Harting
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are rotten fascias or stained soffits and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
In a small place like South Harting, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- South Harting (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in South Harting: local notes
Historic houses such as Uppark, about 1.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around South Harting goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Harting CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in South Harting get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover South Harting and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU31 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Near you in South Harting
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
The survey, step by step
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 most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around South Harting often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in South Harting, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why act early in South Harting
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Harting can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for downpipes coming loose
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Harting
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Places near South Harting
Also in South Harting
Common roof problems in South Harting
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Look out for signs like these:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For landlords with property near Petersfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
South Harting: your questions answered
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in South Harting listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Do you work in South Harting?
Yes. We cover South Harting and the rest of Hampshire. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.