Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Ashey Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Ashey. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
About our gutter survey in Ashey
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ashey 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 frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Ashey property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashey
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Soffits marked by water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Nunwell House lies about 1.5 miles south-east, so building around Ashey goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Ashey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Ashey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashey
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Ashey
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ashey
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
FAQs for Ashey
Do you cover smaller places like Ashey?
Yes. Ashey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Smallbrook Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Local roofs in Ashey
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashey, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Ryde Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Smallbrook Junction station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Ashey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Ashey. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO33. If you’re just outside Ashey, we cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Around Ashey
For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.