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Gutter survey in Bitterne, Southampton
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Bitterne and across Southampton, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
About our gutter survey in Bitterne
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We are often asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and blocked outlets and hoppers, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Around Bitterne, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bitterne
Can a landlord with a rental near Bitterne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bitterne?
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.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Places near Bitterne
Also in Bitterne
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bitterne
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bitterne, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. South Stoneham House, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bitterne. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bitterne CE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Bitterne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bitterne and the surrounding area. Our Southampton coverage includes Bitterne and the places around it.
Every address in SO18 and SO19 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A3024, Bitterne is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Bitterne, we cover Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Bitterne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Itchen College, Riverside Park and St Mary's Independent School. Bitterne’s nearest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
How it 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. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Bitterne, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bitterne
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.