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Gutter survey in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Hungerford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Questions from Hungerford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hungerford station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Hungerford listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain 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.
Gutter survey in Hungerford: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We are often asked to look into valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
In a smaller place like Hungerford, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a smaller place like Hungerford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices quoted always include 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.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Towns and villages near Hungerford
Also in Hungerford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Hungerford homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Hungerford station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford. Across West Berkshire, we cover Hungerford. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road. Being close to the A4 and A338, Hungerford is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hungerford include Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Around Hungerford
In Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. Hungerford has its own railway station: Hungerford station. Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Hungerford is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.