West Berkshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Thatcham
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Thatcham and across West Berkshire.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Why act early in Thatcham
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Extensions and dormers on homes around Thatcham often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
Gutter survey in Thatcham
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and people most frequently book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and gutters full of debris and silt.
Around Thatcham, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we’re surveying. Let us know when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Thatcham
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Thatcham?
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Thatcham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit in Thatcham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Local roofs in Thatcham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Shaw House, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thatcham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near United Reformed Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Spurcroft Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Thatcham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG19 and RG18 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square, and we cover them all. Main roads around Thatcham include the A4, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Near you in Thatcham
Around Thatcham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kennet School and The Old Chequers Public House, among other places. The closest station to Thatcham is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Thatcham includes Nature Discovery Centre.
FAQs for Thatcham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thatcham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Thatcham?
Yes, Thatcham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.