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Gutter survey in Southwick, Hampshire
Need a gutter survey in Southwick? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Southwick
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are leaves and moss blocking gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
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.
- Place
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Southwick
Is Southwick within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Southwick is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
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How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys in Southwick: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Southwick, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Southwick for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Southwick is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Around Southwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Southwick can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Southwick
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Take a building like King Richard School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Southwick, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.