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Checkendon Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Checkendon and across Oxfordshire.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter survey in Checkendon
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced 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’ll say so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Checkendon, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Checkendon
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Landlords, agents and block managers in Checkendon
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.
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.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Checkendon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Also in Checkendon
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Checkendon
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Take a building like Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Checkendon homes and their roofs
About 3.5 miles east lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Checkendon has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Goring & Streatley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Checkendon is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Checkendon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG8 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Checkendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Langtree School and The Black Horse pub. Checkendon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. Not far away are Hartslock.
Common questions in Checkendon
How do I find out if my home in Checkendon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Checkendon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
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, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How do I book a survey in Checkendon?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.