Slough · London and the South East
Fulmer Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Fulmer. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Signs you need a gutter survey in Fulmer
Leaves are behind most 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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Landlords with a home close to Gerrards Cross station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our gutter survey in Fulmer
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that have fallen out of line and leaking or loose downpipes.
In a small place like Fulmer, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Fulmer (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Fulmer
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Fulmer needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Local roofs in Fulmer
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Fulmer Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near The Pavilions, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. In Fulmer, as across Slough, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Slough coverage includes Fulmer. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across SL3 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Fulmer
In Fulmer, that means homes and buildings near Bulstrode Park, The Black Horse Public House and Khalsa Secondary Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 1.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
Questions from Fulmer
Can a landlord with a rental near Gerrards Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Fulmer within the area you cover?
Yes, Fulmer is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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 can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Prices for gutter surveys in Fulmer
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why act early in Fulmer
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fulmer, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.