Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Netley Marsh from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Netley Marsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a gutter survey works in Netley Marsh
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We’re often asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across outlets and hoppers, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Older buildings in small places like Netley Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Netley Marsh (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Older cottages and farmhouses around Netley Marsh can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Netley Marsh
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Netley Marsh
Is my home in Netley Marsh listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station?
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.
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. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you work in Netley Marsh?
Yes. We cover Netley Marsh and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Netley Marsh
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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:
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Netley Marsh
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Other services in Netley Marsh
Gutter surveys around Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Matthew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Netley Marsh across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Netley Marsh: Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Around Netley Marsh
Around Netley Marsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The White Horse pub, among other places. Netley Marsh’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.