Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Clifton Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Clifton? You can book a gutter survey in Clifton and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
About our gutter survey in Clifton
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Clifton and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are gutters full of debris and silt and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Clifton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Clifton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Clifton questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Kings Sutton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Clifton?
Yes, Clifton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Clifton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
When to book a survey in Clifton
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Landlords with a home close to Kings Sutton station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clifton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Local roofs in Clifton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
In and around Clifton, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Clifton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Clifton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Clifton, we cover Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Clifton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Prices for gutter surveys in Clifton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.