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Chimney survey in Ascott d'Oyley, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Ascott d'Oyley, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Ascott d'Oyley
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We look at whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and loose, cracked or missing pots, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Ascott d'Oyley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ascott d'Oyley (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Ascott d'Oyley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Ascott d'Oyley
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ascott d'Oyley
About 4.3 miles south lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ascott d'Oyley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ascott d'Oyley is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ascott d'Oyley. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Ascott d'Oyley. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on London Lane, Heritage Lane and Maple Way. If you’re just outside Ascott d'Oyley, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile north-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile north-west), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles west) and Leafield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Around Ascott d'Oyley
The nearest railway station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Ascott d'Oyley 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 let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
What affects the price in Ascott d'Oyley
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
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.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for chimney surveys in Ascott d'Oyley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ascott d'Oyley
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Bricks with flaking faces
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ascott d'Oyley
I let a flat near Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Ascott d'Oyley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.