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Gutter Survey in East Shefford
Gutter surveys in East Shefford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How a gutter survey works in East Shefford
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like East Shefford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in East Shefford and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near East Shefford
What else we do in East Shefford
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around East Shefford frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Gutter surveys around East Shefford
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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 look after a building like Shefford C.E. Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St Thomas' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. East Shefford is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. East Shefford is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Gutter surveys in RG17 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside East Shefford, we cover Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Around East Shefford
East Shefford’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 4.7 miles south. Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Questions from East Shefford
Do you cover smaller places like East Shefford?
Yes, East Shefford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Kintbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Shefford
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Shefford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
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