West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Aldermaston Wharf
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Aldermaston Wharf. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What a gutter survey looks like in Aldermaston Wharf
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Aldermaston Wharf across London and South East England. Aldermaston Wharf is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG7 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Aldermaston Wharf: Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Aldermaston Wharf
Around Aldermaston Wharf, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Butt Inn and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Aldermaston Wharf has its own railway station: Aldermaston station. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Gutter survey in Aldermaston Wharf: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across outlets and hoppers, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Somewhere as small as Aldermaston Wharf, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aldermaston station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldermaston Wharf?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Aldermaston Wharf, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Aldermaston Wharf. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Places near Aldermaston Wharf
What else we do in Aldermaston Wharf
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
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. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for gutter surveys in Aldermaston Wharf, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.