Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Widley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Widley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Widley
We carry out gutter surveys in Widley as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and water spilling over the gutter edge, on valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Some older homes in villages like Widley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Widley
Other services in Widley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Widley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Widley
Do you cover smaller places like Widley?
Yes. Widley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Prices for gutter surveys in Widley
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. For older village homes like those around Widley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Widley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Widley: local notes
Widley is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s 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, while driving rain finds any gap. With Warblington Castle about 3.7 miles east, Widley sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Purbrook Park School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Widley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Widley and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO7 and PO6. Streets in the area include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Widley
Around Widley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Widley include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.