Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Ickford, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Ickford.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
About our gutter survey in Ickford
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Ickford and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaks at the gutter joints, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Ickford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Useful tips for Ickford property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Gutter surveys around Ickford
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Boarstall Tower, about 4.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ickford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Nicholas: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Ickford School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Ickford as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Ickford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of HP18 is within our area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Around Ickford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bernwood Meadows.
Questions from Ickford
Do you cover Ickford?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Ickford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ickford. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Ickford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go 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.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.