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Gutter Survey in Norton Green
Gutter surveys in Norton Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in Norton Green: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Norton Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Norton Green questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Pier station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Norton Green?
Yes. Norton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Local roofs in Norton Green
Norton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 4.9 miles south-east lies Mottistone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Norton Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Norton Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Norton Green. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of PO40 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Norton Green and Pixley Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Local landmarks in Norton Green
In Norton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
Do you need a gutter survey in Norton Green?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Lymington Pier station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a gutter survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Places near Norton Green
What else we do in Norton Green
Useful tips for Norton Green property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- 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
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Norton Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.