Hampshire · London and the South East
Frostlane Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Frostlane from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
How a gutter survey works in Frostlane
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters full of debris and silt and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Older buildings in small places like Frostlane may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Frostlane (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older and listed buildings around Frostlane may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frostlane
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Frostlane homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Frostlane, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 3.1 miles north lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Frostlane has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you own a rental within reach of Netley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Frostlane. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
We cover every part of SO45 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Near you in Frostlane
Around Frostlane, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Noadswood School. The nearest railway station is Netley station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Frostlane include Mercury Marshes.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Frostlane, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Frostlane: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frostlane?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Frostlane hard on roofs?
It can do. Frostlane is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Frostlane
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Common reasons to book include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Waterside Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one