West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Ashmansworth, West Berkshire
Gutter surveys across Ashmansworth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Ashmansworth
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing eaves gutters and downpipes that are split or coming away.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashmansworth?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ashmansworth is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashmansworth?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Ashmansworth?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Ashmansworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Ashmansworth?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Take an older house close to Church of St James: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashmansworth
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashmansworth
The wider area around Ashmansworth has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 1.9 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ashmansworth is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashmansworth
Not far away are Sidown Hill.