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Gutter Survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Shipton-under-Wychwood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood: what you get
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 can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Shipton-under-Wychwood may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Shipton-under-Wychwood
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
Common questions in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Is my home in Shipton-under-Wychwood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shipton station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I book a survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Shipton-under-Wychwood, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For older village homes like those around Shipton-under-Wychwood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Local roofs in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Minster Lovell Hall, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shipton-under-Wychwood. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Shipton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Wychwood Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shipton-under-Wychwood is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Gutter surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley. If you are just outside Shipton-under-Wychwood, we cover Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Near you in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wychwood Inn. Shipton-under-Wychwood’s nearest station is Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
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How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.