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Gutter survey in Newtown Common, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Newtown Common.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
About our gutter survey in Newtown Common
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Newtown Common, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Newtown Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Newtown Common
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Gutter surveys in Newtown Common: local notes
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. With Highclere Castle about 3.1 miles south-west, Newtown Common sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Newbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Horris Hill School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Newtown Common, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Newtown Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG20 for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Newtown Common
Around Newtown Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Park House School and Sandleford Priory and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What affects the price in Newtown Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for gutter surveys in Newtown Common, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Newtown Common questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Newtown Common?
Yes, Newtown Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Why get it checked now?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. Outbuildings and barns around Newtown Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Newtown Common
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.