Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Longworth Gutter Survey
We carry out gutter surveys in Longworth and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Longworth
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Longworth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Longworth (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Longworth homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 0.4 miles west lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Longworth has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Longworth 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 St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Longworth and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX13 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane. We also cover the places around Longworth: Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Near you in Longworth
In Longworth, that means homes and buildings near Waggon And Horses Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Longworth include Hitchcopse Pit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
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 an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Longworth frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Longworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. In a small place like Longworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Useful tips for Longworth property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Common questions in Longworth
Do you cover Longworth?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Longworth is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Longworth within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.