Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shottesbrooke, Windsor and Maidenhead
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Shottesbrooke. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
FAQs for Shottesbrooke
Will you come out to Shottesbrooke?
Yes, Shottesbrooke 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 Shottesbrooke?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where applicable.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Gutter survey in Shottesbrooke: what you get
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed cracked or loose downpipes and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Shottesbrooke, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Shottesbrooke frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Prices for gutter surveys in Shottesbrooke
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Places near Shottesbrooke
What else we do in Shottesbrooke
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Shottesbrooke
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Shottesbrooke has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 4.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Cox Green School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Shottesbrooke as part of our work across London and South East England. Shottesbrooke is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the SL6 and RG10 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shottesbrooke
The nearest railway station is Twyford station, about 3.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Shottesbrooke includes The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.