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Nettlebed Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Nettlebed and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Nettlebed can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
About our gutter survey in Nettlebed
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
Somewhere as small as Nettlebed, homes are frequently 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Nettlebed (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Nettlebed, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Places near Nettlebed
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Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Common questions in Nettlebed
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nettlebed?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlebed?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Gutter surveys in Nettlebed: local notes
Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Nettlebed goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nettlebed Community School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In Nettlebed, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Nettlebed
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sun Inn Public House and the streets around them. Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Nettlebed
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover