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Gutter survey in Stonehills, Hampshire
Independent gutter surveys in Stonehills. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Local roofs in Stonehills
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.6 miles west, the area around Stonehills has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Anyone responsible for a site like Fawley Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Stonehills is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Stonehills. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SO45 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Stonehills
Around Stonehills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy. For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mercury Marshes.
About our gutter survey in Stonehills
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about leaves and moss blocking gutters and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
In a village or hamlet like Stonehills, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. For an older or listed building in a place like Stonehills, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stonehills
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- The inside of buried drains
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stonehills
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Signs you need a gutter survey in Stonehills
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Stonehills, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Stonehills
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stonehills, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Stonehills is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hamble station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens after the survey?
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.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.