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Heads Hill Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Heads Hill.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Heads Hill
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are overflowing eaves gutters and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Heads Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Local roofs in Heads Hill
With Shaw House about 3.3 miles north-west, Heads Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to New Greenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Heads Hill across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG19 and RG20 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East. Other places close to Heads Hill include Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Heads Hill
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and Kennet School. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Heads Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
FAQs for Heads Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heads Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thatcham station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common roof problems in Heads Hill
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it’s safe to see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Also near Heads Hill
What else we do in Heads Hill
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heads Hill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in Heads Hill book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.