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Gutter survey in Aldermaston, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Aldermaston, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
How a gutter survey works in Aldermaston
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Aldermaston property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Aldermaston
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a place like Aldermaston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Aldermaston
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Landlord and commercial surveys in Aldermaston
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Aldermaston can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Aldermaston
Is Aldermaston within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldermaston is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Aldermaston is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
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, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Common roof problems in Aldermaston
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Soffits marked by water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you live near a park like Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Places near Aldermaston
More services for Aldermaston
What a gutter survey looks like in Aldermaston
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Aldermaston C.E. Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Aldermaston, we can come and survey your property. Aldermaston is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for gutter surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Aldermaston include Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Aldermaston
In Aldermaston, that means homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Rising Sun pub and The Hurst School. The closest station to Aldermaston is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.