Hampshire · London and the South East
South Weirs Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across South Weirs, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter survey in South Weirs: what you get
Gutters are usually 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. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about gutters that have fallen out of line and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
In a small place like South Weirs, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- South Weirs (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near South Weirs
Also in South Weirs
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Around South Weirs, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Weirs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about gutter surveys in South Weirs
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brockenhurst station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is South Weirs within the area you cover?
Yes, South Weirs is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What a gutter survey looks like in South Weirs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from South Weirs, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Brockenhurst station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in South Weirs, we can come and survey your property. South Weirs is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO42 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside South Weirs, we cover Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Landmarks near South Weirs
For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
What we’re asked to look at in South Weirs
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. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Take an older house close to Church of St Saviour: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for gutter surveys in South Weirs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in South Weirs, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like South Weirs can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.