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Gutter survey in Milton, Portsmouth
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Milton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Joints that drip after rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Milton
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters packed with leaves or moss and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
Houses in smaller places like Milton can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Milton (PO4, PO3, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Milton
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For businesses in and around places like The Bridge Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Milton is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Also in Milton
Why it is worth a survey now in Milton
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Arranging work in a smaller place like Milton is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What a gutter survey looks like in Milton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Milton, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Meon Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St James: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Milton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Milton, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the PO4, PO3 and PO1 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Liss Road, Meon Road and Aston Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Milton: Kingston (1 mile north-west), Fratton (1 mile north-west), Southsea (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north) and Copnor (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north).
Around Milton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Milton Arms, Mary Rose School and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eastney Beam Engine House (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Mary's Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
Milton: your questions answered
Is Milton within the area you cover?
Yes, Milton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Milton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.