West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Inkpen
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Inkpen, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
About our gutter survey in Inkpen
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Inkpen and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and cracked or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- 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
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inkpen homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Inkpen goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Inkpen Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Inkpen can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG17 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Inkpen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crown and Garter pub, among other places. The closest station to Inkpen is Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Why act early in Inkpen
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Inkpen, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Inkpen questions
I let a flat near Kintbury station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Inkpen?
Yes, Inkpen is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
For a price for gutter surveys in Inkpen, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Inkpen
Letting agents and landlords in Inkpen book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.