West Berkshire · London and the South East
Highclere Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Highclere, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
How a gutter survey works in Highclere
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
Somewhere as small as Highclere, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Highclere (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Highclere homes and their roofs
About 1.4 miles south-east lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Highclere has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael Archangel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Woolton Hill Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Highclere, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Highclere and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG20 is within our area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner, and we cover them all. Other places close to Highclere include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Highclere
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Clere School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Highclere can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Highclere
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Highclere
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Highclere: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Highclere?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea when you book.
Prices for gutter surveys in Highclere
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.