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Gutter Survey in Andwell
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Andwell? We carry out gutter surveys in Andwell and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter survey in Andwell
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and people most frequently book us about brackets that have dropped or snapped and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
In a small place like Andwell, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Andwell (RG25, RG27, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photos
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Andwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we’re asked to look at in Andwell
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Problems we come across often include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you live in an older home near St Swithun's church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
FAQs for Andwell
How do I find out if my home in Andwell is listed?
We can’t 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.
I let a flat near Hook station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you cover Andwell for gutter surveys?
Yes, we do. Andwell is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
What a gutter survey looks like in Andwell
The Vyne, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Andwell. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Festival Place, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Andwell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG25, RG27 and RG24. Local streets include Greywell Road and Canal Reach, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Andwell
The closest station to Andwell is Hook station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.