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Gutter Survey in Burghfield Common
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Burghfield Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
About our gutter survey in Burghfield Common
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and leaks at the gutter joints.
Around Burghfield Common, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Burghfield Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burghfield Common
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Around Burghfield Common, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Burghfield Common
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Burghfield Common
I let a flat near Mortimer station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Common 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.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Burghfield Common?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
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. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burghfield Common
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burghfield Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Gutter surveys around Burghfield Common
With Stratfield Saye House about 4.4 miles south-east, Burghfield Common sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garland Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Burghfield Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the RG7 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Common has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Burghfield Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School, The Rising Sun pub and The Willink School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Burghfield Common is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Burghfield Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.