Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Alverstone Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Alverstone, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
About our gutter survey in Alverstone
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Alverstone, 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 frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alverstone
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets where it is safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Useful tips for Alverstone property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Alverstone
Alverstone lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Haseley Manor, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alverstone. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Landlords with a home close to Sandown station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Alverstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Alverstone is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Alverstone: Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Local landmarks in Alverstone
In Alverstone, that means homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn, among other places. Alverstone’s nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Alverstone include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Alverstone, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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FAQs for Alverstone
Is my home in Alverstone listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Alverstone?
Yes. Alverstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.