West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Chilton Foliat
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Chilton Foliat and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
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 it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chilton Foliat can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Chilton Foliat
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Gutter survey in Chilton Foliat: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed water spilling over the gutter edge and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Chilton Foliat may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Chilton Foliat: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Ramsbury Manor, about 4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilton Foliat. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Hungerford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Chilton Foliat, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Gutter surveys in RG17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Chilton Foliat include Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilton Foliat
Around Chilton Foliat, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John O'Gaunt School. The nearest railway station is Hungerford station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Not far away are Watts Bank.
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Common questions in Chilton Foliat
Will you come out to Chilton Foliat?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hungerford station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What affects the price in Chilton Foliat
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Chilton Foliat can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chilton Foliat
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Common roof problems in Chilton Foliat
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive