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Chimney survey in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Chimney surveys across Broughton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How a chimney survey works in Broughton
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about a chimney out of line and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Broughton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney surveys in Broughton: local notes
Broughton Castle, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broughton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Broughton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
All of OX15 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Around Broughton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Broughton, access is often the only tricky part. 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 ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What affects the price in Broughton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Broughton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Broughton: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Banbury station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We will confirm the timing when booking.