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Gutter survey in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Coombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
About our gutter survey in Coombe
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster 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 overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and soffits marked by water, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Coombe, older cottages and farmhouses often 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Coombe (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Coombe
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Coombe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Common roof problems in Coombe
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Kimble Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Also in Coombe
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coombe
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In a small place like Coombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
FAQs for Coombe
Do you cover smaller places like Coombe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Little Kimble station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coombe
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of 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 Little Kimble station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. If you are in Coombe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across HP17 for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Around Coombe
We work in homes and buildings around John Colet School and The Russell Arms, among other places. Coombe’s nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.