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Gutter Survey in Streatley
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Streatley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
About our gutter survey in Streatley
Gutters have to slope gently towards the 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, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Streatley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Streatley (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
FAQs for Streatley
How do I find out if my home in Streatley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Streatley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What affects the price in Streatley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Streatley, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Streatley homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 2.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Streatley goes. If your home is one of 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. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Streatley is about 7 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Streatley and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Streatley. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG8 postcode area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets like High Street, Streatley Hill and The Bull Meadow, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Goring (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-east), South Stoke (2 miles north), Moulsford (2 miles north) and Elvendon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Around Streatley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Streatley is Goring & Streatley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Streatley includes Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Streatley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.