Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chesham Bois Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Chesham Bois and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Gutter survey in Chesham Bois
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
Houses in smaller places like Chesham Bois can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Chesham Bois is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chesham Bois questions
Do you cover smaller places like Chesham Bois?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Chesham Bois listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- The inside of buried drains
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chesham Bois
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Nearby places to Chesham Bois
Other services in Chesham Bois
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Chesham Bois
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Chenies Manor House about 3.2 miles east, Chesham Bois sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Elangeni School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Amersham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Chesham Bois for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Chesham Bois is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for gutter surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across HP6 and HP5 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Chesham Bois
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Boot and Slipper pub and Home Tuition Service, among other places. The closest station to Chesham Bois is Amersham station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chesham Bois include Sands Bank.
Do you need a gutter survey in Chesham Bois?
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos