Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Adgestone
Gutter surveys around Adgestone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter surveys in Adgestone: local notes
Adgestone lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. The wider area around Adgestone has a long history of building, with Morton Manor about 0.7 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Adgestone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Adgestone. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across PO36 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Upper Road, Lower Road and Lower Adgestone Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Morton (1 mile east), Yarbridge (1 mile east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile south-west) and Sandown (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south), Ventnor (6 miles south) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Adgestone
In Adgestone, that means homes and buildings near The Bay Church of England School and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Brading Waxworks (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Gutter survey in Adgestone
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or loose downpipes and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
In a village or hamlet like Adgestone, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 often need the most attention.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Adgestone (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Adgestone
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you let a flat or house near Sandown station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Adgestone 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.
- 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, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a gutter survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- 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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Towns and villages near Adgestone
Other services in Adgestone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Why act early in Adgestone
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. For older village homes like those around Adgestone, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Adgestone
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Adgestone
How do I find out if my home in Adgestone is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Is Adgestone within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t 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.
How do I book a survey in Adgestone?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.