Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Wickham, Hampshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Wickham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How a gutter survey works in Wickham
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll 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. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and dripping or leaking gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Wickham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wickham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Wickham
Wickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Wickham Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wickham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO17 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A32 and A334, Wickham is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Around Wickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickham is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
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Other services in Wickham
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Wickham
Is my home in Wickham listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wickham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain 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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wickham
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Signs you need a gutter survey in Wickham
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wickham is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wickham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.