Hampshire · London and the South East
Swanwick Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Swanwick? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Gutter survey in Swanwick
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Swanwick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Swanwick
Swanwick lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Bursledon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Swanwick and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Swanwick.
Here we cover the SO31 and PO15 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Swanwick: Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Swanwick
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Ship Inn and Brookfield Community School and Language College. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Swanwick
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Take a building like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Swanwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Swanwick, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Outbuildings and barns around Swanwick are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Swanwick
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Swanwick: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bursledon station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Swanwick?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.