Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shirburn, Oxfordshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shirburn. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
About our gutter survey in Shirburn
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at leaks at the gutter joints and leaking or loose downpipes, on fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Shirburn 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Shirburn
What else we do in Shirburn
Common roof problems in Shirburn
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
If you look after a building like Icknield Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Shirburn, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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 checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
FAQs for Shirburn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shirburn?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Shirburn within the area you cover?
Yes, Shirburn is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What affects the price in Shirburn
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shirburn
About 2.4 miles north lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Shirburn has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Shirburn, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shirburn is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of OX49 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shirburn: Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Shirburn
Around Shirburn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Watlington Primary School, St Mary's Church and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits