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Gutter survey in Skittle Green, Buckinghamshire
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Skittle Green? We carry out gutter surveys in Skittle Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How a gutter survey works in Skittle Green
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Skittle Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Skittle Green, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Skittle Green
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Anyone responsible for a site like Princes Risborough School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. In a small place like Skittle Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Skittle Green questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Princes Risborough station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Skittle Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Skittle Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
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Gutter surveys around Skittle Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Princes Risborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Skittle Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Skittle Green. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Skittle Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lions Of Bledlow pub and the streets around them. Skittle Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skittle Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.