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Gutter Survey in Wickham Common
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Wickham Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Wickham Common
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Wickham Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Places near Wickham Common
Also in Wickham Common
Signs you need a gutter survey in Wickham Common
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you look after a building such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Gutter surveys in Wickham Common: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Wickham Common, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wickham Common is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO17 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Wickham Common include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham Common
Around Wickham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Wickham Common is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there is St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickham Common
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in Wickham Common
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Wickham Common
Is Wickham Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wickham Common?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.