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Gutter Survey in Three Ashes
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Three Ashes, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
When to book a survey in Three Ashes
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
Gutter survey in Three Ashes: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you are worried about overflowing eaves gutters and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Three Ashes
How do I find out if my home in Three Ashes is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bramley (Hants) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
What a gutter survey looks like in Three Ashes
The wider area around Three Ashes has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 2.8 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Silchester Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Three Ashes, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG7 is covered for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Three Ashes, we cover Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Three Ashes
For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Three Ashes
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Around Three Ashes, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Three Ashes, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Three Ashes
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.