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Gutter Survey in Chartridge
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Chartridge and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter survey in Chartridge
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about gutters full of debris and silt and cracked or loose downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Chartridge, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
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 are there.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chartridge
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 around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chartridge. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Chartridge
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Chartridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Chartridge: local notes
Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chartridge. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like St John's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Chartridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chartridge. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of the HP5 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Chartridge
In Chartridge, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartridge includes Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
Chartridge: your questions answered
Is my home in Chartridge listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Missenden station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s 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.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What affects the price in Chartridge
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Chartridge
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you look after a building such as Chartridge Combined School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chartridge
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chartridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Chartridge
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.