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Gutter Survey in Waltham St Lawrence
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Waltham St Lawrence. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Landlords, agents and block managers in Waltham St Lawrence
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Waltham St Lawrence and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
About our gutter survey in Waltham St Lawrence
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are rotten fascias or stained soffits and joints that drip after rain.
In a small place like Waltham St Lawrence, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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.
- Where
- Waltham St Lawrence (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in Waltham St Lawrence
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Common questions in Waltham St Lawrence
I let a flat near Twyford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Waltham St Lawrence listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
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.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Waltham St Lawrence needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Waltham St Lawrence
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.7 miles north lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Waltham St Lawrence has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Whether the building in Waltham St Lawrence is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Waltham St Lawrence is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for gutter surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in RG10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road. Other places close to Waltham St Lawrence include Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence’s nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes