Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Bodicote Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Bodicote, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Bodicote
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. 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. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are leaks at the gutter joints and choked outlets or hopper heads, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
In a smaller place like Bodicote, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Also in Bodicote
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter surveys around Bodicote
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 often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Bodicote goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Bodicote as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Bodicote and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road and the roads around them. We also cover Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bodicote
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to English Language Training, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College and People's Park. The closest station to Bodicote is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
Questions from Bodicote
How do I find out if my home in Bodicote is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 you survey roofs for landlords with property near Banbury station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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 frequently show up after heavy rain.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Bodicote property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Bodicote, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Bodicote?
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof