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Gutter Survey in Tadmarton
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Tadmarton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter survey in Tadmarton
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photographs. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Tadmarton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Tadmarton
Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tadmarton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’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 is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tadmarton. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX15 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Main Street and Old Glebe or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tadmarton: Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Tadmarton
Around Tadmarton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lampet Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Tadmarton is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tadmarton include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
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Tadmarton questions
Do you cover smaller places like Tadmarton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadmarton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Tadmarton
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Tadmarton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.