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Gutter survey in Alkerton, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Alkerton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Alkerton: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and overflowing eaves gutters, across fascias and soffits, valley gutters and downpipes.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Alkerton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Alkerton
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. For older village homes like those around Alkerton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Alkerton
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Alkerton
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Alkerton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Alkerton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
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. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Questions from Alkerton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alkerton?
Yes, Alkerton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Alkerton as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Alkerton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Prices for gutter surveys in Alkerton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Alkerton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. The wider area around Alkerton has a long history of building, with Upton House about 1.9 miles north. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Shenington Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Alkerton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Alkerton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX15 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Alkerton include Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Alkerton
Around Alkerton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Alkerton includes Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.