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Gutter Survey in Wecock Farm
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Wecock Farm.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
About our gutter survey in Wecock Farm
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Typical surveys look at sagging gutters and loose brackets and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Wecock Farm, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
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.
- Where
- Wecock Farm (PO8, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Parking around Wecock Farm is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wecock Farm
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. With lower homes, common in places like Wecock Farm, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Wecock Farm: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Wecock Farm?
Yes, Wecock Farm is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Wecock Farm hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Wecock Farm is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Wecock Farm homes and their roofs
Wecock Farm lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Wecock Farm goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Hart Plain Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodcroft Primary will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wecock Farm. Wecock Farm is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO8 and PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue, and we cover them all. Other places close to Wecock Farm include Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wecock Farm
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cowplain School. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Wecock Farm
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives