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Gutter survey in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Hardwick.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
What we’re asked to look at in Hardwick
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Gutter survey in Hardwick: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at dripping or leaking gutter joints and blocked outlets and hoppers, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Hardwick, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. For older village homes like those around Hardwick, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Hardwick: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hardwick?
Yes. Hardwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hardwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hardwick
With Longworth House about 4.1 miles south, Hardwick sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Hardwick work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find Hardwick on the B4449, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Around Hardwick
Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hardwick
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Hardwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.