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Stonor Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Stonor? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Questions from Stonor
Is Stonor in the area you cover?
Yes, Stonor is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Stonor is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Gutter survey in Stonor: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you are worried about downpipes that are split or coming away and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Stonor, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Stonor (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stonor
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Stonor, 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. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we’re asked to look at in Stonor
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Take an older house close to Pishill Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
Stonor homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 0.5 miles south-east lies Stonor Park, a reminder of how long the area around Stonor has been built on. 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.
Stonor is about 5 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. In Stonor, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stonor is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Stonor, we cover Turville Heath (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (3 miles west) and Howe Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south), Benson (7 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Stonor
In Stonor, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Inn Public House. Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stonor
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Stonor
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.