Hampshire · London and the South East
Sprat's Down Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Sprat's Down, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Joints that drip after rain
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sprat's Down
Letting agents and landlords in Sprat's Down book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Gutter survey in Sprat's Down: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We’re often asked to look into valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and parapet and box gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Sprat's Down, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Sprat's Down (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Sprat's Down
Gutter surveys around Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Hamble station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building around Sprat's Down goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building like Fawley Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. If you’re in Sprat's Down, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Sprat's Down is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sprat's Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Falcon Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Sprat's Down is Hamble station, roughly 4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Useful tips for Sprat's Down property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
FAQs for Sprat's Down
Do you cover smaller places like Sprat's Down?
Yes, Sprat's Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hamble station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Sprat's Down often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.