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Gutter survey in Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire
Gutter surveys in Newnham Murren, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
About our gutter survey in Newnham Murren
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and people most often book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Newnham Murren, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Newnham Murren can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Gutter surveys in Newnham Murren: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Newnham Murren has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 2.5 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Living close to Kinecroft is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Newnham Murren work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Newnham Murren. Reading is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Newnham Murren, we cover Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Newnham Murren
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kinecroft, Wallingford School and Wallingford School. The closest station to Newnham Murren is Cholsey station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Newnham Murren includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
Useful tips for Newnham Murren property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
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What else we do in Newnham Murren
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
What we’re asked to look at in Newnham Murren
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Questions from Newnham Murren
How do I find out if my home in Newnham Murren is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Newnham Murren?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newnham Murren, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.