Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Rew Street, Isle of Wight
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Rew Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Rew Street: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and water backing up from a hidden gutter, across eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Somewhere as small as Rew Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 frequently need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Rew Street, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Rew Street, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Rew Street
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. Around Rew Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Rew Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rew Street
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
FAQs for Rew Street
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rew Street, take more of a battering?
It can do. Rew Street 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.
Is my home in Rew Street 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Rew Street homes and their roofs
Rew Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Osborne House, about 2.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Rew Street goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Rew Street and the surrounding area. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Rew Street and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Around Rew Street
Around Rew Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Open spaces near Rew Street include Mill Hill.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Rew Street
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
Anyone responsible for a site like Northwood Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
What affects the price in Rew Street
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.