Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Welborne
Gutter surveys in Welborne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Welborne
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaks at the gutter joints.
In a village or hamlet like Welborne, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Welborne (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Welborne
Landlords and agents in Welborne book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a gutter survey looks like in Welborne
Welborne lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Henry Cort Community College will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in Welborne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Welborne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO17 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
What’s near Welborne
Around Welborne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Miners Arms. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Welborne include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
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What a gutter survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Do you need a gutter survey in Welborne?
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Welborne, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Welborne
Can a landlord with a rental near Fareham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Welborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.