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Gutter Survey in Old Warren
Gutter surveys across Old Warren, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Old Warren, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Old Warren, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Old Warren: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. Common reasons to book are cracked or loose downpipes and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Old Warren, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For older village homes like those around Old Warren, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have overhanging branches cut back
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it is done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter surveys in Old Warren: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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. About 4.8 miles south lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Old Warren has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St.Saviours: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Old Warren, we can come and survey your property. Old Warren is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for gutter surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Old Warren, we cover Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Warren
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. Old Warren’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake.
Old Warren: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Warren?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Old Warren within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Warren is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Prices for gutter surveys in Old Warren
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.