Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Milford on Sea
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Milford on Sea, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Milford on Sea often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like 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 safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
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 get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Milford on Sea
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. 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’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Milford on Sea, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Milford on Sea (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Milford on Sea
I let a flat near Lymington Town station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Milford on Sea listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Do you cover Milford on Sea for gutter surveys?
Yes. We cover Milford on Sea and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Milford on Sea
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Milford on Sea. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Milford on Sea
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Towns and villages near Milford on Sea
Other services in Milford on Sea
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Gutter surveys around Milford on Sea
Milford on Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Milford on Sea and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Milford on Sea. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO41. Streets in the area include High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Milford on Sea include Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Milford on Sea
Around Milford on Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House and Priestlands School. The closest station to Milford on Sea is Lymington Town station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.