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Gutter Survey in Chartwell Green
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Chartwell Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Chartwell Green
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed blocked outlets and hoppers and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Chartwell Green, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys in Chartwell Green: local notes
Chartwell Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
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. Take a building like Townhill Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chartwell Green. Across Southampton, we cover Chartwell Green.
Every address in SO18 and SO30 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Chartwell Green, we cover Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Chartwell Green is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
Landmarks near Chartwell Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School. Chartwell Green’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
When to book a survey in Chartwell Green
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Chartwell Green is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What affects the price in Chartwell Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Chartwell Green
Is Chartwell Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Chartwell Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartwell Green?
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.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.