West Berkshire · London and the South East
Inkpen Common Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Inkpen Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Inkpen Common
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Inkpen Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Inkpen Common homes and their roofs
The wider area around Inkpen Common has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 2.7 miles south-east. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Inkpen Common and the rest of West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in RG17 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs. Other places close to Inkpen Common include Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Near you in Inkpen Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Useful tips for Inkpen Common property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Common questions in Inkpen Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kintbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is Inkpen Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Inkpen Common is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Inkpen Common 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Inkpen Common, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Older cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Inkpen Common
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Inkpen Common
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The inside of buried drains
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers