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Gutter Survey in Little Ickford
Gutter surveys around Little Ickford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How a gutter survey works in Little Ickford
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and cracked or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters alike.
Older buildings in small places like Little Ickford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Little Ickford
Also in Little Ickford
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Little Ickford homes and their roofs
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Little Ickford has a long history of building, with Boarstall Tower about 4.8 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Ickford School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Little Ickford, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Little Ickford is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in HP18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Bulls Lane and Little Ickford. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Near you in Little Ickford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Little Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Little Ickford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a gutter survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Older and listed buildings around Little Ickford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Little Ickford
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Little Ickford
Is Little Ickford within the area you cover?
Yes, Little Ickford is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Little Ickford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.