Hampshire · London and the South East
Picket Piece Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Picket Piece from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Picket Piece
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Picket Piece drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Picket Piece (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Picket Piece
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. 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.
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Picket Piece, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
What’s near Picket Piece
In Picket Piece, that means homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. Picket Piece’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
What else we do in Picket Piece
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
FAQs for Picket Piece
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Picket Piece?
Yes, Picket Piece is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Picket Piece is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
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. On a bungalow or cottage around Picket Piece, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a gutter survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Picket Piece
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Picket Piece
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.