Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Brading, Isle of Wight
Independent gutter surveys in Brading. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
About our gutter survey in Brading
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We are frequently asked to look into gutters packed with leaves or moss and choked outlets or hopper heads, across parapet and box gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Brading (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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 an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Brading can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Brading questions
Is Brading within the area you cover?
Yes, Brading is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Brading hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Brading?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brading
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Prices for gutter surveys in Brading
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs in Brading
Brading is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, 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.
The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Brading station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses such as Morton Manor, about 0.4 miles south, show how far back building around Brading goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Brading and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Brading and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO36 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Brading on the A3055, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Brading
We work in homes and buildings around The Bugle Inn and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Brading itself: Brading station. A little further out are Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (within half a mile north). For a walk, there is Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.