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Gutter survey in Little Ann, Hampshire
Gutter surveys across Little Ann, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Little Ann
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’re worried about leaking or loose downpipes and water spilling over the gutter edge, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Little Ann (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Little Ann
How do I find out if my home in Little Ann is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. 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 experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you cover Little Ann for gutter surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Little Ann and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in Little Ann
When to book a survey in Little Ann
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
For landlords with property near Andover station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Little Ann, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Gutter surveys in Little Ann: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Little Ann as part of our work across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SP11 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Little Ann, we cover Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Ann
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Redrice School, John Hanson Community School and The Eagle pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2 miles north-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from ground level. In a small place like Little Ann, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Little Ann
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.