Hampshire · London and the South East
West Meon Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across West Meon, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter surveys around West Meon
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around West Meon has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist 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.
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in West Meon and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes West Meon. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across the GU32 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Headon View, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around West Meon: Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Near you in West Meon
In West Meon, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. For a walk, there is Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
Gutter survey in West Meon
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and people most often book us about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- West Meon (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
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.
FAQs for West Meon
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Meon?
Yes, West Meon is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in West Meon listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Meon
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Towns and villages near West Meon
Also in West Meon
What a gutter survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like West Meon, the journey is planned beforehand: 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.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.