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Gutter survey in North Lee, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in North Lee, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in North Lee
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 and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photographs. We survey valley gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about sagging gutters and loose brackets and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
In a small place like North Lee, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- North Lee (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in North Lee?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you look after a building like Stoke Mandeville Combined School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as North Lee, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
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Gutter surveys in North Lee: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Stoke Mandeville station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
North Lee is about 3 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in North Lee is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. North Lee is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in HP22 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside North Lee, we cover Nash Lee (1 mile south-east), Terrick (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile south-east), Stoke Mandeville (1 mile north-east) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles north), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (14 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near North Lee
Around North Lee, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mandeville School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
North Lee: your questions answered
I let a flat near Stoke Mandeville station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is North Lee within the area you cover?
Yes, North Lee is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters