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Gutter Survey in Bitterne Manor
Need a gutter survey in Bitterne Manor? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Bitterne Manor: what you get
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We’re often asked to look into fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Around Bitterne Manor, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Rockstone Place Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near Church of St Denys, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Roofs in Bitterne Manor get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Southampton. Bitterne Manor is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Here we cover the SO18, SO17 and SO14 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bitterne Manor
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Bitterne Manor has its own railway station: Bitterne station. Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). The countryside around Bitterne Manor includes Netley Common.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
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What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Bitterne Manor, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Common questions in Bitterne Manor
Is my home in Bitterne Manor listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bitterne Manor, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Pipes below ground level
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
What we’re asked to look at in Bitterne Manor
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey