Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Andover
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Andover, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter survey in Andover: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a town like Andover, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs typically sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Andover (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a home in Andover, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Andover. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why act early in Andover
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Around Andover, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A report with photographs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Towns and villages near Andover
Also in Andover
Common questions in Andover
Is my home in Andover listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Andover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Andover as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Andover?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
What affects the price in Andover
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Gutter surveys around Andover
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you’re in Andover, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP10 and SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A303 and A342, Andover is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
What’s near Andover
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angel Inn, Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.