Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Aldworth Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Aldworth, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Aldworth
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We are often asked to look into damaged chimney pots and cowls and flaunching that has broken away, across flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Aldworth 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. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Aldworth (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Aldworth
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Why act early in Aldworth
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aldworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aldworth
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
What a chimney survey looks like in Aldworth
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Aldworth has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 3.6 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Goring & Streatley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as The Downs School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Aldworth is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Aldworth and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Aldworth is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the RG8 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Aldworth: Compton (2 miles west), Woodway (3 miles north-west), Aston Tirrold (4 miles north), East Ilsley (4 miles west) and Blewbury (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldworth
Around Aldworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Aldworth includes Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Aldworth, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to Aldworth
What else we do in Aldworth
Common questions in Aldworth
Is my home in Aldworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Aldworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Aldworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Common roof problems in Aldworth
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take an older house close to St Mary's church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover