Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in St Leonards, Hampshire
Gutter surveys in St Leonards, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
St Leonards questions
Is St Leonards in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in St Leonards as anywhere else.
Is my home in St Leonards listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where it applies.
About our gutter survey in St Leonards
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters full of debris and silt and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Houses in smaller places like St Leonards can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- St Leonards (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
St Leonards homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like St Ives Primary & Nursery School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
St Leonards is in Hampshire. Whether the building in St Leonards is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in BH24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road. If you’re just outside St Leonards, we cover Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near St Leonards
We work in homes and buildings around Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Leonards
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and letting agents in St Leonards book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Homes around St Leonards often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. On a bungalow or cottage around St Leonards, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Do you need a gutter survey in St Leonards?
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Trees in and around Avon Heath Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives