Hampshire · London and the South East
Tiptoe Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Tiptoe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Tiptoe
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across valley gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Tiptoe may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Tiptoe (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Tiptoe
Can a landlord with a rental near Sway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Tiptoe?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Why act early in Tiptoe
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Tiptoe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Tiptoe, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Tiptoe
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you own a rental within reach of Sway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What else we do in Tiptoe
What a gutter survey looks like in Tiptoe
Tiptoe lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tiptoe Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Tiptoe, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Tiptoe and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO41. That includes homes and businesses on Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road. We also cover Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tiptoe
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House and The Arnewood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sway station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.