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Skinner's Hill Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Skinner's Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skinner's Hill
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Skinner's Hill
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’re worried about leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
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:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Useful tips for Skinner's Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they normally grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
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What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Skinner's Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Skinner's Hill
Is the coastal weather around Skinner's Hill 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.
I let a flat near Sandown station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How do I book a survey in Skinner's Hill?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Why act early in Skinner's Hill
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a place like Skinner's Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Skinner's Hill
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Skinner's Hill homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Skinner's Hill, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandown station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Newchurch Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Historic houses such as Haseley Manor, about 1.2 miles west, show how far back building around Skinner's Hill goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Skinner's Hill and nearby. Skinner's Hill is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO36 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Skinner's Hill and Hill Top. If you’re just outside Skinner's Hill, we cover Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
Landmarks near Skinner's Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Skinner's Hill include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.