Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Andover Down
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Andover Down from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Andover Down: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing in heavy rain and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Andover Down, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Andover Down
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Andover Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Leave it or get it looked at?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. In a small place like Andover Down, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Andover Down
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Andover Down
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in Andover Down, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We work across SP11 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road and The Middleway, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Andover Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Andover Down is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Andover Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
When to book a survey in Andover Down
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Common reasons to book include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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FAQs for Andover Down
Will you come out to Andover Down?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Andover Down is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.