Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Newbury, Kent
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Newbury. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
FAQs for Newbury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newbury?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Newbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How a gutter survey works in Newbury
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Newbury and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about downpipes that are split or coming away and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
In a village or hamlet like Newbury, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Newbury (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Newbury
Also in Newbury
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Newbury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Prices for gutter surveys in Newbury
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter surveys in Newbury: local notes
Newbury lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Rodmersham School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Newbury goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether the building in Newbury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Newbury and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME9. If you’re just outside Newbury, we cover Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
What’s near Newbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood and The Sittingbourne School, among other places. The closest station to Newbury is Teynham station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).