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Bunkers Hill Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Bunkers Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Bunkers Hill
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
In a small place like Bunkers Hill, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Bunkers Hill (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bunkers Hill
How do I find out if my home in Bunkers Hill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Tackley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bunkers Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bunkers Hill and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Useful tips for Bunkers Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
What a gutter survey looks like in Bunkers Hill
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Blenheim Palace, about 2.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Bunkers Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a building like Marlborough School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Tackley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Church of Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bunkers Hill is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Bunkers Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Field View Lane and Bunkers Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile south), Woodstock (2 miles south-west), Tackley (2 miles north) and Begbroke (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bunkers Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rock Of Gibraltar Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2 miles west).
More services for Bunkers Hill
Prices for gutter surveys in Bunkers Hill
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can be seen safely. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Bunkers Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.