West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Greenham, West Berkshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Greenham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Greenham: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can be seen safely using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about sagging gutters and loose brackets and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Greenham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Greenham
Is my home in Greenham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
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.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you cover Greenham for gutter surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Greenham.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Nearby places to Greenham
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Greenham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Greenham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter surveys around Greenham
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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. About 1.9 miles north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Greenham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Sandleford Priory can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Greenham is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG19 and RG14 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Greenham, we cover Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Greenham
In Greenham, that means homes and buildings near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Greenham includes Audrey's Meadow.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Greenham
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Greenham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.