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Gutter Survey in Clatterford
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Clatterford, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Clatterford
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clatterford
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Clatterford, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Carisbrooke Castle, about 0.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clatterford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Clatterford, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Clatterford is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Gutter surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landmarks near Clatterford
Around Clatterford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Clatterford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
When to book a survey in Clatterford
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Take a building like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common questions in Clatterford
Is Clatterford within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Clatterford hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID