Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Great Milton
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Great Milton, with photos and a written report.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the 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.
About our gutter survey in Great Milton
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Great Milton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Great Milton (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Great Milton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Great Milton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Milton?
Yes, Great Milton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Milton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
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.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a small place like Great Milton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Great Milton homes and their roofs
With Garsington Manor about 3.1 miles west, Great Milton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Great Milton Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Great Milton is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. In Great Milton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Fullers Field and Green Hitchings and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Haseley (1 mile south-east), Milton Common (1 mile east), Tiddington (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Around Great Milton
Around Great Milton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north) and Slade Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Shotover and Wells Farm.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Milton
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Milton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Great Milton
Also in Great Milton
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email once it is done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.