Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Charlton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Charlton, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Charlton is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About our gutter survey in Charlton
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about overflowing eaves gutters and sagging gutters and loose brackets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
Around Charlton, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charlton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
When to book a survey in Charlton
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Charlton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Trees in and around Betjeman Millennium Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Charlton Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Charlton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road and the roads around them. You will find Charlton on the A417, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
In Charlton, that means homes and buildings near Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School, among other places. A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Charlton include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In an older home around Charlton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
FAQs for Charlton
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Charlton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Charlton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.