West Berkshire · London and the South East
Longlane Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Longlane, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Longlane
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Typical surveys look at water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters full of debris and silt, across valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Longlane (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Longlane. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Longlane often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it’s safe to see.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Local roofs in Longlane
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Longlane has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 2.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity are frequently 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. Take a building like Curridge Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In Longlane, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG18 is covered for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece. If you are just outside Longlane, we cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Longlane
In Longlane, that means homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
Longlane: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Longlane?
Yes. Longlane is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Longlane is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What a gutter survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Longlane, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.