Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Puttenham, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Puttenham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Puttenham
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
In a village or hamlet like Puttenham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Puttenham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Puttenham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cheddington station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
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.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Puttenham
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you let a flat or house near Cheddington station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- 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 includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Why act early in Puttenham
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Around Puttenham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Puttenham
What else we do in Puttenham
Local roofs in Puttenham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Ascott House about 4.9 miles north, Puttenham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary (Church of England), its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Puttenham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the HP23 postcode area for gutter surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road. If you’re just outside Puttenham, we cover Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Puttenham
Puttenham’s nearest station is Cheddington station, about 3.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.