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Gutter survey in Fratton, Portsmouth
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Fratton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Fratton
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Fratton, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Fratton, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Fratton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fratton?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fratton?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fratton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Fratton
Fratton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Penhale Infant School & Nursery, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Alexandra Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. If you are in Fratton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Fratton.
We cover every part of the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road and the roads around them. Fratton sits on or near the A288. Other places close to Fratton include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Fratton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School. There is a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Fratton includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Other services in Fratton
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to Fratton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.