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Chimney Survey in Burdrop
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Burdrop. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney survey in Burdrop: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed redundant stacks capped without ventilation and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts alike.
Somewhere as small as Burdrop, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Burdrop (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Burdrop
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burdrop?
Yes, Burdrop is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Burdrop?
Yes. Burdrop is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Burdrop, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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When to book a survey in Burdrop
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Problems we come across often include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Burdrop
The wider area around Burdrop has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 3.8 miles 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Burdrop and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Burdrop. There is also a page for Oxford.
Chimney surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Burdrop: Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Burdrop
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sibford School, among other places. A little further out are Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
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Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why it is worth a survey now in Burdrop
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Around Burdrop, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Burdrop
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.