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Gutter survey in Shippon, Oxfordshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shippon, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Shippon: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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.
- Place
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Shippon
The wider area around Shippon has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3.1 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Larkmead School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Shippon, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shippon. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shippon
In Shippon, that means homes and buildings near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park. The nearest railway station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
Prices for gutter surveys in Shippon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Shippon
Do you cover smaller places like Shippon?
Yes. Shippon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Shippon, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Common roof problems in Shippon
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
If you let a flat or house near Radley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it’s done.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters