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Little Marlow Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Little Marlow? You can book a gutter survey in Little Marlow and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter surveys in Little Marlow: local notes
Historic houses such as Cliveden, about 2.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Marlow goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Little Marlow CofE School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around Eden may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Little Marlow for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in SL7 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Little Marlow, we cover Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Little Marlow
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen's Head pub and Great Marlow School and the streets around them. Little Marlow’s nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
How a gutter survey works in Little Marlow
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are gutters that have fallen out of line and downpipes that are split or coming away, across fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Little Marlow, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Marlow: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bourne End station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Little Marlow?
Yes, Little Marlow is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Nearby places to Little Marlow
What else we do in Little Marlow
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Marlow
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
When to book a survey in Little Marlow
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you let a flat or house near Bourne End station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Little Marlow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Little Marlow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.