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Gutter survey in Myrke, Slough
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Myrke, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
About our gutter survey in Myrke
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Myrke may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
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 instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Myrke (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Myrke
Landlords, agents and building managers in Myrke and across Slough can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Places near Myrke
What else we do in Myrke
FAQs for Myrke
Can a landlord with a rental near Slough station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Myrke listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s 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.
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, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Myrke homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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. The wider area around Myrke has a long history of building, with Windsor Castle about 1.2 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Laurence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Slough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Herschel Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Myrke gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Slough. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SL3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
What’s near Myrke
In Myrke, that means homes and buildings near The Red Cow Public House, Upton Court Grammar School and Herschel Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (0.9 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Myrke needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.