Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Duns Tew. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Duns Tew
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Duns Tew, 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. 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Duns Tew
How do I find out if my home in Duns Tew 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.
Is Duns Tew within the area you cover?
Yes. Duns Tew is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Duns Tew can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Duns Tew
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Duns Tew
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Duns Tew?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Duns Tew
What else we do in Duns Tew
Local roofs in Duns Tew
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Duns Tew as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX25 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Duns Tew, we cover Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Duns Tew
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn. Duns Tew’s nearest station is Heyford station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Duns Tew
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.