West Berkshire · London and the South East
Crockham Heath Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Crockham Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Crockham Heath
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photos show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, across downpipes, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Crockham Heath 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Useful tips for Crockham Heath property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Nearby places to Crockham Heath
What else we do in Crockham Heath
Your questions about gutter surveys in Crockham Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crockham Heath?
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.
Will you come out to Crockham Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like 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.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
What we’re asked to look at in Crockham Heath
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
Take a building like Enborne C.E. Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey works
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’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Crockham Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- 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 is safe to get into.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Gutter surveys around Crockham Heath
About 1.8 miles north lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Crockham Heath as part of our work across West Berkshire. Crockham Heath is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG20. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Lane and Church Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Crockham Heath, we cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
What’s near Crockham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.