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Chinnor Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Chinnor, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
About our chimney survey in Chinnor
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. 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. Typical surveys look at eroded joints in the brickwork and bricks with flaking faces, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching.
Around Chinnor, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Chinnor
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chinnor
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Chinnor
Will you come out to Chinnor?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Princes Risborough station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Chinnor?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you need a chimney survey in Chinnor?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Common reasons to book include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you look after a building such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Homes around Chinnor often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. On a bungalow or cottage around Chinnor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Chinnor homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Adwell House, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chinnor. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Chinnor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX39 is covered for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chinnor
Around Chinnor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub and the streets around them. Chinnor’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.