Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Kencot Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Kencot and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in Kencot
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. 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 gutters packed with leaves or moss and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Kencot, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kencot
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
What else we do in Kencot
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. 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.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Kencot
Is Kencot within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Kencot?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Kencot is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Why act early in Kencot
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Kencot, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Kencot
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Kencot, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kencot
About 4 miles south lies Kelmscott Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kencot has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Kencot, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Kencot include Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kencot
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough pub and Carterton Community College. Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
Signs you need a gutter survey in Kencot
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Joints that drip after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's Church of England School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top