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Gutter survey in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Temple. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
What we’re asked to look at in Temple
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
If you look after a building such as Bisham Church of England Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Temple
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed cracked or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Temple, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Temple (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Temple
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Temple
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Temple and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Temple, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Temple
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Temple?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable 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 will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What affects the price in Temple
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Temple homes and their roofs
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Harleyford Manor about 0.9 miles west, Temple sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Temple, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island. Close by, we survey roofs in Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Temple
Around Temple, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Bull Inn. The closest station to Temple is Marlow station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.