Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in West Wellow
We carry out gutter surveys in West Wellow and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in West Wellow: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. Typical surveys look at valley or box gutters that overflow inside and rotten fascias or stained soffits, on outlets and hoppers, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
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 often the first to give way.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Wellow
Can a landlord with a rental near Romsey station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Wellow?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you cover West Wellow for gutter surveys?
Yes, we do. West Wellow is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Wellow
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Wellow
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around West Wellow goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wellow School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in West Wellow, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. West Wellow is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO51. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to West Wellow include Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Near you in West Wellow
In West Wellow, that means homes and buildings near Embley and Rockingham Arms. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Wellow
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around West Wellow 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.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.