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Chimney survey in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
We carry out chimney surveys in Brize Norton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
How a chimney survey works in Brize Norton
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. 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, so you can talk to them. You get a report with photos and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at a stack that appears to lean and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Brize Norton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Brize Norton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Brize Norton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Questions from Brize Norton
Do you cover smaller places like Brize Norton?
Yes. Brize Norton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brize Norton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Brize Norton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brize Norton
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
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Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Brize Norton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Brize Norton
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Brize Norton
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. The wider area around Brize Norton has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 2.8 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Britius: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brize Norton Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brize Norton is about 1 mile east of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Brize Norton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Brize Norton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for chimney surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX18 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Station Road, Daubigny Mead and Moat Close. We also cover the places around Brize Norton: Carterton (1 mile west), Curbridge (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles south-west), Minster Lovell (2 miles north) and Bampton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east) and Faringdon (8 miles south).
Around Brize Norton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and Carterton Community College. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.3 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Brize Norton
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for chimney surveys in Brize Norton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.