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Stony Green Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Stony Green.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Stony Green
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. Common reasons to book are downpipes that are split or coming away and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on downpipes, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Stony Green are 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 often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Stony Green (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
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 affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Stony Green questions
I let a flat near Great Missenden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Stony Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stony Green
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stony Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Stony Green homes and their roofs
About 2.7 miles south lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Stony Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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 Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Prestwood Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Great Missenden station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stony Green is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Stony Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Stony Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the HP16 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Bryant's Bottom (1 mile west), Prestwood (1 mile north-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile south-west), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-west) and Speen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (6 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Around Stony Green
Around Stony Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pipers Corner School, The Polecat Public House and Misbourne School. Stony Green’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Great Missenden (2.9 miles east) and Chiltern Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Stony Green include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Towns and villages near Stony Green
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The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Stony Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.