Reading · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Emmer Green, Reading
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Emmer Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Emmer Green: what you get
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 photos show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
Around Emmer Green, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Emmer Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Emmer Green
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hill Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Emmer Green
What else we do in Emmer Green
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Emmer Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Gutter surveys around Emmer Green
Mapledurham House, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Emmer Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Broad Street Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas Church Hall, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Emmer Green and the rest of Reading. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the RG4 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Emmer Green, we cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Near you in Emmer Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. Emmer Green’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Homes in smaller places like Emmer Green can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Emmer Green questions
Is Emmer Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Emmer Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Emmer Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Emmer Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.