Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Knights Enham
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Knights Enham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Soffits marked by water
Why it is worth a survey now in Knights Enham
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Around Knights Enham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Gutter survey in Knights Enham
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and brackets that have dropped or snapped, across fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Knights Enham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Knights Enham (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Knights Enham
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, 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 a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Knights Enham is about 1 mile north of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Knights Enham and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Knights Enham. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP10 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Manor Copse and Newbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover East Anton (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile north), Smannell (1 mile north-east), Upper Enham (1 mile north) and Finkley (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Around Knights Enham
In Knights Enham, that means homes and buildings near Harrow Way Community School. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Knights Enham includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knights Enham
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Knights Enham: your questions answered
Is Knights Enham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Knights Enham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Knights Enham
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Common reasons to book include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Anyone responsible for a site like Roman Way Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.