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Gutter Survey in Middleton Stoney

A careful look at the gutter at your property in Middleton Stoney, and put it all in a report with photographs.

  • Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
  • Cracked or loose downpipes
  • Sagging gutters and loose brackets

Need a gutter survey in Middleton Stoney?

How the survey changes by roof type

Fascias and soffits

Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.

Aluminium and other metal gutters

On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.

Gutter survey in Middleton Stoney

Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are hoppers and outlets full of debris and overflowing eaves gutters.

Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.

The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.

Place
Middleton Stoney (OX25)
Wider area
Oxfordshire
Cost
From £150 inc. VAT
Your report
Written, with photos, emailed to you
When we survey
Weekdays and weekends
Insured
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of gutter surveys

A few things affect what a survey costs:

  • The use of thermal imaging or a drone
  • How big the roof is
  • Height and safe access
  • Commercial roofs and larger buildings

To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.

Booking your survey

To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:

  • Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
  • The address and postcode of the property
  • When you need the report by
  • What made you get in touch

Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.

What a gutter survey looks like in Middleton Stoney

Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.

If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places like Bicester Avenue, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.

Middleton Stoney is about 3 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Middleton Stoney, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Middleton Stoney. We also survey roofs in Oxford.

Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Heyford Road, Park Close and Ardley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Caulcott (2 miles west), Upper Heyford (2 miles north-west), Ardley (2 miles north), Fewcott (3 miles north) and Lower Heyford (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (10 miles south).

Near you in Middleton Stoney

Middleton Stoney’s nearest station is Heyford station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Bicester Avenue (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.

Map of Middleton Stoney © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens if roof problems are left?

Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Middleton Stoney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.

Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.

Why us?

  • PI and public liability insurance
  • Customer satisfaction of 98%
  • Independent findings on the roof’s condition
  • Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID

Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.

Rented homes, blocks and businesses

For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.

Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.

How the survey works

We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Middleton Stoney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.

  1. We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
  2. The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
  3. Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
  4. The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
  5. A written report with photos and recommendations follows.

Before the survey

  • Point out any leaks or damp patches
  • Make sure we can get to the back of the property
  • Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work

Book a survey

Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.

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Before and after the survey

Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:

  • Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
  • Get the gutters cleaned out every year
  • Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
  • Have overhanging branches cut back

If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.

Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.

Your questions about gutter surveys in Middleton Stoney

Will you come out to Middleton Stoney?

Yes, we do. Our area covers 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.

Can a landlord with a rental near Heyford station book a roof survey?

Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.

Do you survey underground drains?

No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.

Is it a structural engineer’s report?

No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.

Can you survey a shared roof?

Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.

Can the survey be at a weekend?

Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

What’s the best way to book?

Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.

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Reports from £150Prices include VAT