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Chimney Survey in Oxfordshire

We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire for chimney surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey., with a written report and photos.

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Chimney survey across Oxfordshire

What it covers: a survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or call 07833 053749 to book.

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Chimney surveys across Oxfordshire: what to expect

Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and flaunching that has broken away.

Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.

We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.

Prices in Oxfordshire

We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

Surveys on any day of the week
A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Packages from £150, inc. VAT

How to book

We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Local landmarks in Oxford

We work in homes and buildings around Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park. Other local landmarks include East Oxford Primary School (less than half a mile south-west), Cheney School (within half a mile east), The Star pub (less than half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Warneford Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (within half a mile east). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.

Chimney surveys across Oxfordshire: local notes

Owners across Oxfordshire, from Oxford, Banbury and Didcot to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.

Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in Oxfordshire are part of that picture.

Oxford: Anyone responsible for a site like East Oxford Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.

DIY checks: what’s safe

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 do not climb up for a closer look.

If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.

Why act early?

A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer.

Before you book any surveyor

How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Common roof problems in Oxfordshire

Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.

Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:

Unused flues sealed without airflow
Eroded joints in the brickwork
Flashings pulling away from the stack
Staining on walls around the chimney

Landlord and commercial surveys in Oxfordshire

If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.

What affects the cost of chimney surveys

Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:

Basic, Standard or Premium
Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
House, block, shop or office
The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen

Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.

What to let us know when you contact us

We’ll normally ask about:

Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
What’s prompted the survey
Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Any marks or damp showing indoors

Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.

Common questions in Oxfordshire

Can you inspect my roof with a drone?

Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.

How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?

Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.

How much is a survey?

Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.

Do you climb onto every roof?

Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.

Do you inspect shared chimneys?

Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.

Are you insured?

We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

How do I arrange a chimney survey in Oxfordshire?

The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.