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Earlstone Common Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Earlstone Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Earlstone Common
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and water spilling over the gutter edge.
In a small place like Earlstone Common, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Earlstone Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older and listed buildings around Earlstone Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Questions from Earlstone Common
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Earlstone Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Common roof problems in Earlstone Common
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you look after a building such as The Clere School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Places near Earlstone Common
What else we do in Earlstone Common
Gutter surveys in Earlstone Common: local notes
About 2.6 miles south-west lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Earlstone Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Ascension, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Newbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you are in Earlstone Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Berkshire, we cover Earlstone Common and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Earlstone Common include Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
What’s near Earlstone Common
Around Earlstone Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burghclere Primary School, Horris Hill School and Sandleford Priory and the streets around them. Earlstone Common’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.