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Gutter survey in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
Independent gutter surveys in Marlow Bottom. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Gutter survey in Marlow Bottom
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and leaks at the gutter joints.
Some older homes in villages like Marlow Bottom are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Marlow Bottom, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Gutter surveys around Marlow Bottom
The wider area around Marlow Bottom has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.8 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burford School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places such as Eden, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Marlow Bottom, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Marlow Bottom is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Gutter surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Near you in Marlow Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Marlow Bottom includes Carpenter's Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
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
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Common questions in Marlow Bottom
Can a landlord with a rental near Marlow station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Marlow Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.