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Gutter Survey in Portsea
Independent gutter surveys in Portsea. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Portsea
Portsea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
The streets around a church like St Ann's Church are often 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. If you look after a building such as Portsmouth Grammar School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Portsea, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Portsea and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO1, PO12 and PO5. You’ll find streets such as Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Portsea, we cover Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Portsea
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship & Castle pub, St Jude's CofE Primary School and Charter Academy and the streets around them. Portsea has its own railway station: Portsmouth Harbour station. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Genesis Expo Creationist Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Portsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Gutter survey in Portsea
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Portsea and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Around Portsea, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Portsea
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Portsea, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Portsea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Portsea listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that is 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Portsea is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in Portsea, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Portsea
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Homes in smaller places like Portsea can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Portsea
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look out for overflows when it pours
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters