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Gutter Survey in Kingston Blount
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Kingston Blount. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
About our gutter survey in Kingston Blount
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Common reasons to book are overflowing eaves gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston Blount, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Kingston Blount needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 the ground.
- We look at 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Kingston Blount: your questions answered
Is my home in Kingston Blount listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Princes Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
What we are asked to look at in Kingston Blount
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like Kingston Blount, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Gutter surveys in Kingston Blount: local notes
The wider area around Kingston Blount has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 2.6 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Kingston Blount is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Kingston Blount. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of the OX39 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
Around Kingston Blount
In Kingston Blount, that means homes and buildings near The Cherry Tree pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston Blount
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kingston Blount and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.