Hampshire · London and the South East
Wittensford Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Wittensford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Prices for gutter surveys in Wittensford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Gutter survey in Wittensford: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Somewhere as small as Wittensford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Wittensford (SO43)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Wittensford
Will you come out to Wittensford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does the season matter 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.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Gutter surveys in Wittensford: local notes
Landford Manor, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wittensford. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Wittensford and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wittensford and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO43 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Wittensford: Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Wittensford
Around Wittensford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir John Barleycorn Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Wittensford include Copythorne Common.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
The survey, step by step
Photographs 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 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Wittensford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Wittensford
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst New Forest station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you