Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Old Netley
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Old Netley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Signs you need a gutter survey in Old Netley
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westquay, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Gutter survey in Old Netley: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will 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 survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are dripping or leaking gutter joints and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a small place like Old Netley, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How we price gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
For a price for gutter surveys in Old Netley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Old Netley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Also in Old Netley
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
FAQs for Old Netley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bursledon station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Old Netley hard on roofs?
It can do. Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Old Netley homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Netley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as St Paul’s Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If you’re in Old Netley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Old Netley and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the SO31 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Old Netley: Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Netley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub. The closest station to Old Netley is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.