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Chimney survey in Beckley, Oxfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Beckley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Common questions in Beckley
Will you come out to Beckley?
Yes, Beckley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Islip 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.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How do I book a survey in Beckley?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How a chimney survey works in Beckley
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a small place like Beckley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Beckley (OX3, OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Beckley
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
The streets around a church such as Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
What affects the price in Beckley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Beckley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
For a price for chimney surveys in Beckley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Beckley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Beckley and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Beckley, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Beckley
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Local roofs in Beckley
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Holywell Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Beckley. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beckley Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Beckley is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Beckley and the surrounding area. Beckley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for chimney surveys.
We survey roofs across the OX3 and OX33 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Sandpath and New Road. If you’re just outside Beckley, we cover Stanton St John (1 mile south-east), Barton (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles south-east), Risinghurst (2 miles south) and Shotover Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west) and Thame (10 miles east).
What’s near Beckley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Abingdon Arms Public House and Katie and George Park. The nearest railway station is Islip station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Shotover.
Also near Beckley
Also in Beckley
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.