West Berkshire · London and the South East
Plastow Green Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Plastow Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Plastow Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Gutter survey in Plastow Green
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Plastow Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plastow Green
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Common roof problems in Plastow Green
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Questions from Plastow Green
Will you come out to Plastow Green?
Yes, Plastow Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plastow Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plastow Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Plastow Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Plastow Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Plastow Green is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG19 is covered for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
What’s near Plastow Green
Plastow Green’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.