Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Akeley Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Akeley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Akeley, the journey is planned beforehand: 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 agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Gutter survey in Akeley: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
In a small place like Akeley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Akeley (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Akeley questions
Is Akeley in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Akeley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Akeley within the area you cover?
Yes, Akeley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Local roofs in Akeley
Stowe House, about 2.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Akeley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Akeley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK18 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Akeley, we cover Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Akeley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull & Butcher pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Akeley includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
Common roof problems in Akeley
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Take a building like Akeley Wood Senior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Akeley
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Also near Akeley
What else we do in Akeley
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What affects the price in Akeley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Akeley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Useful tips for Akeley property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.