Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Granborough Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Granborough, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Granborough
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Granborough and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Granborough may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Granborough (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check downpipe clips are holding
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Common roof problems in Granborough
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. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Anyone responsible for a site like Sir Thomas Fremantle School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Granborough, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Granborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Granborough?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Granborough within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Gutter surveys in Granborough: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Granborough goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Granborough is about 7 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Granborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: MK18. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Marks Orchard, Winslow Road and Sovereign Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Winslow (2 miles north), Swanbourne (3 miles north-east), Dunton (3 miles east), Great Horwood (4 miles north) and Mursley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north-west), Elmhurst (7 miles south-east), Southcourt (9 miles south), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south).
Near you in Granborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Bolbec Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.