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Gutter survey in Bassett Green, Southampton
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Bassett Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
When to book a survey in Bassett Green
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Living close to Riverside Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
About our gutter survey in Bassett Green
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’re worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Bassett Green, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Bassett Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bassett Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. The wider area around Bassett Green has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 0.6 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to St Alban's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Swaythling station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. In Bassett Green, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bassett Green is one of the places in Southampton where we work for gutter surveys.
Surveys in SO16, SO17 and SO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the M27, Bassett Green is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bassett Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Riverside Park, The Brook pub and Cantell School. Bassett Green’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bassett Green include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Bassett Green
What else we do in Bassett Green
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. On a bungalow or cottage around Bassett Green, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Bassett Green, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Bassett Green
Is the coastal weather around Bassett Green hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is my home in Bassett Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
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.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.