Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Princelett, Isle of Wight
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Princelett, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
For a price for gutter surveys in Princelett, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Gutter survey in Princelett
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and downpipes that are split or coming away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Princelett, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Princelett (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Princelett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Princelett
Princelett is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. With Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles north-west, Princelett sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Sandown Bay Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Princelett is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO36 is within our area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Princelett include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Princelett
Princelett’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Common questions in Princelett
Is the coastal weather around Princelett hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Princelett 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.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.