West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Colthrop, West Berkshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Colthrop and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
About our gutter survey in Colthrop
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and downpipes that are split or coming away, on outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Colthrop, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Colthrop homes and their roofs
About 3.5 miles west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Colthrop has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Francis Baily Primary School will know that 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 Thatcham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Colthrop is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG19 and RG18 is within our area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Colthrop include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Colthrop
In Colthrop, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Kennet School. Colthrop’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Colthrop includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check downpipe clips are holding
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it’s done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Colthrop
Will you come out to Colthrop?
Yes, Colthrop is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Thatcham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Towns and villages near Colthrop
What else we do in Colthrop
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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 look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Colthrop needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.