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Gutter survey in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Wendlebury and across Oxfordshire.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
How a gutter survey works in Wendlebury
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters, and people most often book us about cracked or loose downpipes and gutters full of debris and silt.
Older buildings in small places like Wendlebury may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Wendlebury, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Wendlebury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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When to book a survey in Wendlebury
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For landlords with property near Bicester Village station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wendlebury
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Avenue, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wendlebury is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Wendlebury is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX25 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Wendlebury
Around Wendlebury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Wendlebury’s nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
Wendlebury: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wendlebury is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bicester Village station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.