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Gutter survey in Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Letcombe Bassett, with photos and a written report.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How a gutter survey works in Letcombe Bassett
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing in heavy rain and choked outlets or hopper heads, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Letcombe Bassett, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Letcombe Bassett, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
When to book a survey in Letcombe Bassett
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Gutter surveys around Letcombe Bassett
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For any home in Letcombe Bassett, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Letcombe Bassett is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Letcombe Bassett. There is also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: OX12. Whether your property is on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Letcombe Bassett: Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Letcombe Bassett
The countryside around Letcombe Bassett includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Useful tips for Letcombe Bassett property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Letcombe Bassett and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Letcombe Bassett
Is Letcombe Bassett within the area you cover?
Yes. Letcombe Bassett 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 booking.
How do I find out if my home in Letcombe Bassett is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Letcombe Bassett
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers