Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Finkley
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Finkley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Finkley
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Finkley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Finkley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Finkley: Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Finkley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy. Finkley’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Gutter survey in Finkley
We carry out gutter surveys in Finkley as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and people most often book us about joints that drip after rain and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Some older homes in villages like Finkley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Finkley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Your questions about gutter surveys in Finkley
Is Finkley within the area you cover?
Yes. Finkley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finkley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finkley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Finkley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Finkley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Finkley?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs