Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Marlow Common
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Marlow Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter survey in Marlow Common
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking or loose downpipes and gutters that have fallen out of line, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Marlow Common 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Marlow Common
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Spinfield School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
FAQs for Marlow Common
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Marlow Common?
Yes, Marlow Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Marlow Common
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Marlow Common homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Harleyford Manor about 1.6 miles south, Marlow Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Marlow Common, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
All of SL7 is within our area for gutter surveys. We also cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Marlow Common
In Marlow Common, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
Towns and villages near Marlow Common
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Useful tips for Marlow Common property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
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. Rural addresses near Marlow Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Marlow Common
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters