Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Totton
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Totton and across Hampshire.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How a gutter survey works in Totton
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about leaks at the gutter joints and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
Semis and terraces in a town like Totton share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Totton (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Totton
I let a flat near Totton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is the coastal weather around Totton hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Totton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Around Totton, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit in Totton runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Totton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Totton
Totton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Totton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Abbotswood Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Totton. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Totton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Totton and the places around it.
Every address in SO40 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Totton, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
What’s near Totton
Around Totton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School. The closest station to Totton is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
What affects the price in Totton
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Totton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.