Hampshire · London and the South East
Red Rice Gutter Survey
Independent gutter surveys in Red Rice. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How a gutter survey works in Red Rice
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and leaks at the gutter joints, on outlets and hoppers, downpipes and eaves gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Red Rice are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Red Rice
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
FAQs for Red Rice
Is Red Rice within the area you cover?
Yes. Red Rice is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Red Rice is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Red Rice?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Red Rice, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange 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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a gutter survey in Red Rice?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Gutter surveys around Red Rice
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. 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.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Redrice School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Red Rice for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Red Rice is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SP11. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Red Rice include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Red Rice
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School. The closest station to Red Rice is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Red Rice include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For older village homes like those around Red Rice, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are 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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Red Rice
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.