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Gutter Survey in Touchen-end
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Touchen-end, with photos and a written report.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Touchen-end
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and leaks at the gutter joints.
Older buildings in small places like Touchen-end 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. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Touchen-end (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Touchen-end
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
FAQs for Touchen-end
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maidenhead station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Touchen-end is listed?
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.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it’s safe to see.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Touchen-end
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Touchen-end, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Touchen-end homes and their roofs
About 2.9 miles north-east lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Touchen-end has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Maidenhead station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces like Ockwells Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you look after a building such as Holyport College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Touchen-end is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether the building in Touchen-end is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Touchen-end is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of SL6 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stud Green (1 mile north), Moneyrow Green (1 mile north-east), Holyport (1 mile north-east), Paley Street (1 mile west) and Braywoodside (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (4 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (3 miles east).
What’s near Touchen-end
We work in homes and buildings around Jolly Gardener pub, Ockwells Park and Holyport CofE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.4 miles north. A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.9 miles north) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Touchen-end includes Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.