West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Skinners Green
Need a gutter survey in Skinners Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Prices for gutter surveys in Skinners Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a gutter survey works in Skinners Green
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Skinners Green and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. Time on site normally takes an hour or two 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 are worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Skinners Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Skinners Green, the journey is planned in advance: 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 is 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.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Skinners Green
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Living close to Hamstead Marshall Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Skinners Green
With Benham Park about 1.4 miles north, Skinners Green sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building like John Rankin Infant and Nursery School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Skinners Green and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Skinners Green is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RG14. Close by, we survey roofs in Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Near you in Skinners Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park House School, St Bartholomew's School and The Gun pub and the streets around them. Skinners Green’s nearest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skinners Green include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
FAQs for Skinners Green
How do I find out if my home in Skinners Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Skinners Green?
Yes, Skinners Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Skinners Green
Also in Skinners Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Skinners Green and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.