Southampton · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Northam, Southampton
Gutter surveys in Northam from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters full of debris and silt
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Northam and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Gutter survey in Northam
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about cracked or loose downpipes and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Houses in smaller places like Northam can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Northam
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Northam homes and their roofs
Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northam. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bitterne Manor Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Augustine: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Northam is one of many places we visit across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Across Southampton, we cover Northam and the places around it.
All of SO14, SO19 and SO18 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Northam
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms. The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Northam includes Netley Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
Common questions in Northam
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Northam?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Northam is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northam?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Northam?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. On a bungalow or cottage around Northam, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Parking around Northam is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Northam, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Read more
Also near Northam
Also in Northam
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.