Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Madley Park Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Madley Park, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
About our gutter survey in Madley Park
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Madley Park and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and soffits marked by water, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Madley Park can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Madley Park (OX28, OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Madley Park
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
FAQs for Madley Park
I let a flat near Combe station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is Madley Park within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Madley Park
With Minster Lovell Hall about 2.9 miles west, Madley Park sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Madley Brook Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Combe station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Madley Park is about 1 mile east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Madley Park can all book gutter surveys. Madley Park is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX28 and OX29 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Grey Lane, Larch Lane and Drake Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Cogges (1 mile south-west), High Cogges (1 mile south-east), Witney (1 mile west), South Leigh (2 miles south-east) and Ducklington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (10 miles east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west), Wantage (14 miles south) and Grove (13 miles south).
Around Madley Park
In Madley Park, that means homes and buildings near Wood Green School, Wood Green School and The Griffin Inn. Madley Park’s nearest station is Combe station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.7 miles south-west).
Useful tips for Madley Park property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. A visit to Madley Park is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Madley Park
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. Blocked gutters on homes around Madley Park overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.