Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Picket Twenty, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Picket Twenty. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Why it is worth a survey now in Picket Twenty
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older and listed buildings around Picket Twenty may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Gutter survey in Picket Twenty: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are downpipes that are split or coming away and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Picket Twenty, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Picket Twenty (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Picket Twenty: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near United Reformed Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Picket Twenty, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Picket Twenty is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road and the roads around them. You will find Picket Twenty on the A3093, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Picket Twenty: Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Picket Twenty
We work in homes and buildings around Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Picket Twenty, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Also near Picket Twenty
What else we do in Picket Twenty
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Surveys for landlords and agents in Picket Twenty
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Picket Twenty: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Picket Twenty?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Picket Twenty is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.