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Gutter survey in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Shanklin.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shanklin
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Shanklin
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain.
In a smaller place like Shanklin, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Shanklin questions
Will you come out to Shanklin?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shanklin, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Shanklin is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a gutter survey looks like in Shanklin
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shanklin, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Shanklin has a long history of building, with Rylstone Manor about 0.4 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St. Paul's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shanklin and nearby. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO37 and PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street. Main roads around Shanklin include the A3020 and A3055, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Shanklin, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Landmarks near Shanklin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Falcon pub and Sandown Bay Academy. There’s a railway station in Shanklin itself: Shanklin station. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (within half a mile north) and Rylstone Manor (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shanklin
Letting agents and landlords in Shanklin book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Shanklin frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.