Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Thorncross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
How a gutter survey works in Thorncross
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about brackets that have dropped or snapped and leaks at the gutter joints.
Somewhere as small as Thorncross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Places near Thorncross
What else we do in Thorncross
Gutter surveys around Thorncross
Thorncross lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Wolverton Manor about 1 mile north-east, Thorncross 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Thorncross and the surrounding area. Thorncross is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO30 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Thorncross: Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Local landmarks in Thorncross
In Thorncross, that means homes and buildings near The Countryman pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Thorncross
Is Thorncross within the area you cover?
Yes, Thorncross is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Thorncross is listed?
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.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How fast do 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, ready to forward.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Thorncross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorncross
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.