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Gutter survey in Milcombe, Oxfordshire
Independent gutter surveys in Milcombe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Signs you need a gutter survey in Milcombe
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Gutter survey in Milcombe: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Milcombe as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and leaves and moss blocking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Milcombe (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Milcombe
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Milcombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Local roofs in Milcombe
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Milcombe has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 2.2 miles north. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bloxham Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Milcombe is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Milcombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Milcombe and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Station Road, Barlow Close and Main Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Tadmarton (2 miles north-west), Swalcliffe (3 miles north-west), Sibford Ferris (4 miles north-west), Burdrop (4 miles north-west) and Shutford (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west) and Neithrop (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Milcombe
Around Milcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Warriner School and The Horse & Groom pub and the streets around them. Milcombe’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (2.2 miles north) and Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Milcombe include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Milcombe
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Questions from Milcombe
How do I find out if my home in Milcombe is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Milcombe?
Yes, Milcombe is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Milcombe?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.