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Gutter survey in Waltham Chase, Hampshire
Independent gutter surveys in Waltham Chase. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters full of debris and silt
About our gutter survey in Waltham Chase
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are blocked outlets and hoppers and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Waltham Chase (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Waltham Chase
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church like Waltham Chase Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Botley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Waltham Chase, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Waltham Chase and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO32 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Waltham Chase: Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Waltham Chase
Around Waltham Chase, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Waltham Chase: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Botley station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Waltham Chase is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How do I book a survey in Waltham Chase?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Waltham Chase
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When to book a survey in Waltham Chase
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take a building like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Waltham Chase can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.