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Chimney Survey in Aston Upthorpe
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Aston Upthorpe and across Oxfordshire.
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney survey in Aston Upthorpe: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or missing pointing and spalled or crumbling bricks.
In a small place like Aston Upthorpe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Aston Upthorpe: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aston Upthorpe?
Yes, Aston Upthorpe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Aston Upthorpe listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Aston Upthorpe?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you need a chimney survey in Aston Upthorpe?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aston Upthorpe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Aston Upthorpe
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Aston Upthorpe, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Aston Upthorpe
The wider area around Aston Upthorpe has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like South Moreton Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Aston Upthorpe, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Aston Upthorpe is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX11. Whether your property is on Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Aston Upthorpe include South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Near you in Aston Upthorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Inn Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Aston Upthorpe includes Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.