West Berkshire · London and the South East
Padworth Common Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Padworth Common, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Gutter survey in Padworth Common: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Padworth Common as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and cracked or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Padworth Common, 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Padworth Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Padworth Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aldermaston station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Padworth Common
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Padworth Common
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Padworth Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Padworth Common
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as The Willink School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Padworth Common and nearby. Padworth Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Rectory Road and Baughurst Road. If you’re just outside Padworth Common, we cover Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Around Padworth Common
Around Padworth Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Padworth Common is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Padworth Common include Hosehill Lake.