Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Tye, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Tye, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
How a gutter survey works in Tye
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. Typical surveys look at leaking or loose downpipes and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across valley gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Tye (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Tye
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
If you own a rental within reach of Emsworth station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tye questions
How do I find out if my home in Tye is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tye, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Tye homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tye, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Tye has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Eames Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Anyone responsible for a site like Mill Rythe Junior School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Tye is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Tye. Across Hampshire, we cover Tye and the places around it.
Every address in PO11 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Gutner Lane and Copse Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include North Hayling (1 mile north), Northney (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), Thorney Island (1 mile north-east) and Warblington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north), Waterlooville (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Near you in Tye
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hayling College, Eames Farm and The Maypole pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Tye is Emsworth station, about 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Hayling Billy.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Tye needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tye can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.