Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Foxcotte
Gutter surveys in Foxcotte and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter survey in Foxcotte
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Foxcotte, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foxcotte
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Foxcotte homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to St Thomas: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Foxcotte and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP10 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Foxcotte: Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Foxcotte
Typical jobs here are in homes near Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Foxcotte 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When to book a survey in Foxcotte
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harrow Way Community School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. In a small place like Foxcotte, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Your questions about gutter surveys in Foxcotte
Is Foxcotte within the area you cover?
Yes. Foxcotte 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.
Is my home in Foxcotte listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Foxcotte?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.