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Cutteslowe Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Cutteslowe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Cutteslowe
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We are often asked to look into redundant stacks capped without ventilation and bricks with flaking faces, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Cutteslowe, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Cutteslowe
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. About 2.5 miles south lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Cutteslowe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cutteslowe Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Cutteslowe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Cutteslowe and the places around it.
Surveys in OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, all of which we cover. Cutteslowe is on the A4165, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Near you in Cutteslowe
Around Cutteslowe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxford University Parks, St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library and The Plough pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south) and Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north. Nearby you will also find Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Parking around Cutteslowe is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
When to book a survey in Cutteslowe
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cutteslowe
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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Questions from Cutteslowe
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Cutteslowe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I book a survey in Cutteslowe?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cutteslowe
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. On a bungalow or cottage around Cutteslowe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Cutteslowe
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed