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Gutter survey in Upper Enham, Hampshire
Gutter surveys in Upper Enham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter survey in Upper Enham
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and joints that drip after rain.
In a small place like Upper Enham, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Upper Enham (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Upper Enham
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Saint George: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Upper Enham is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Upper Enham and the rest of Hampshire. Upper Enham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Dunhills Lane, Maccallum Road and Green Drove. Other places close to Upper Enham include Enham Alamein (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile east), Smannell (1 mile south-east), Wildhern (1 mile north-west) and Knights Enham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Around Upper Enham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (2.1 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
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What else we do in Upper Enham
Do you need a gutter survey in Upper Enham?
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. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Soffits marked by water
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
Your questions about gutter surveys in Upper Enham
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Enham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Upper Enham, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To get a price for gutter surveys in Upper Enham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Useful tips for Upper Enham property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from ground level. Around Upper Enham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits