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Gutter survey in Merton, Oxfordshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Merton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Merton
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and people most often book us about leaks at the gutter joints and gutters full of debris and silt.
Somewhere as small as Merton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Gutter surveys in Merton: local notes
With Boarstall Tower about 3.7 miles south-east, Merton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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 landlords with property near Bicester Village station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Avenue, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Swithin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Merton and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Merton. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Merton: Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Merton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Plough pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Merton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How we price gutter surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
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.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Other services in Merton
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Merton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Merton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Merton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Bicester Village station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.