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Chimney Survey in Catslip
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Catslip, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
FAQs for Catslip
Do you cover smaller places like Catslip?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Catslip is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Catslip?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How a chimney survey works in Catslip
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are disused chimneys trapping moisture and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Catslip may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Catslip (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What affects the price in Catslip
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
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 know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Catslip, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Catslip
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Local roofs in Catslip
Greys Court, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Catslip. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Nettlebed Community School will know that 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 Henley-On-Thames station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Catslip can all book chimney surveys. Catslip is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
What’s near Catslip
In Catslip, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn Public House. Catslip’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Catslip include Warburg Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Catslip can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Catslip, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Catslip
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.