Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Steep Marsh, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
About our gutter survey in Steep Marsh
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photos show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Steep Marsh 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What a gutter survey looks like in Steep Marsh
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Steep Marsh, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Steep Marsh and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Steep Marsh: Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Steep Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Steep Marsh
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Petersfield station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Steep Marsh within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Steep Marsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a small place like Steep Marsh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.