Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in North Stoneham
A careful look at the gutter at your property in North Stoneham, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in North Stoneham
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are downpipes that are split or coming away and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- North Stoneham (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from North Stoneham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in North Stoneham?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as North Stoneham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can a landlord with a rental near Southampton Airport Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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Why it is worth a survey now in North Stoneham
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below normally during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For an older or listed building in a place like North Stoneham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Stoneham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like North Stoneham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What a gutter survey looks like in North Stoneham
The coast is about 5 miles or less from North Stoneham, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Southampton Airport Parkway station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Nightingale Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in North Stoneham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Surveys in SO50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Around North Stoneham
In North Stoneham, that means homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and The Fleming Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Stoneham include Flexford Nature Reserve.