Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Goring Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Goring and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Goring
We carry out gutter surveys in Goring as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. A visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Goring, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Goring (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Goring questions
Will you come out to Goring?
Yes. Goring is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Goring listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
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How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Goring
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Goring, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Goring, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What a gutter survey looks like in Goring
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Goring goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building like Goring Church of England Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Goring for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Goring is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG8 is covered for gutter surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road. Other places close to Goring include Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
What’s near Goring
In Goring, that means homes and buildings near Queens Arms, among other places. There’s a railway station in Goring itself: Goring & Streatley station. Green spaces nearby include Withymead Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.