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Gutter survey in Nursling, Southampton
Gutter surveys across Nursling, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Nursling
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We are frequently asked to look into rotten fascias or stained soffits and cracked or loose downpipes, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a smaller place like Nursling, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Nursling (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from ground level. Around Nursling, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Nursling
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What else we do in Nursling
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Nursling
Is Nursling within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Redbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nursling
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Local roofs in Nursling
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Nursling, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. About 4 miles east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Nursling has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Lord's Hill Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Redbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to St James' Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Nursling is about 2 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Nursling. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, large and small.
Surveys in SO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Station Road, Chambers Close and Cranmer Drive. If you’re just outside Nursling, we cover Hillyfields (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east), Maybush (1 mile south-east) and Coxford (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Around Nursling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Oaklands Community School. The closest station to Nursling is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Nursling is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Nursling, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.