Hampshire · London and the South East
Whiteley Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Whiteley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Your questions about gutter surveys in Whiteley
Do you cover smaller places like Whiteley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanwick station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
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.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How a gutter survey works in Whiteley
Gutters carry rain off the roof and 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, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Houses in smaller places like Whiteley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Whiteley (PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Homes in smaller places like Whiteley can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whiteley
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Whiteley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
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, weekday or weekend.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Prices for gutter surveys in Whiteley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Places near Whiteley
More services for Whiteley
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Lead is also a target for theft.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Gutter surveys around Whiteley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Whiteley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Whiteley Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St Margaret Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Whiteley across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
All of PO15 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Whiteley
In Whiteley, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. The closest station to Whiteley is Swanwick station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.