Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Princes Risborough Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Princes Risborough, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
About our gutter survey in Princes Risborough
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and downpipes that are split or coming away, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Princes Risborough, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Princes Risborough (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Princes Risborough
How do I find out if my home in Princes Risborough is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Princes Risborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
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Why act early in Princes Risborough
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Arranging work in a smaller place like Princes Risborough is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a gutter survey looks like in Princes Risborough
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Princes Risborough School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Teresa's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Princes Risborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Princes Risborough is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Princes Risborough, we can come and survey your property. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Princes Risborough and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Malthouse Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Princes Risborough is on the A4010 and A4129, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Alscot (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile north), Whiteleaf (1 mile north-east), Horsenden (1 mile west) and Askett (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Princes Risborough
In Princes Risborough, that means homes and buildings near Princes Risborough Primary School and The George And Dragon pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Princes Risborough is Princes Risborough station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.9 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Pipes below ground level
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Princes Risborough is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange 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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.