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Chimney survey in Deddington, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Deddington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Deddington
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. Typical surveys look at bricks with flaking faces and eroded joints in the brickwork, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Deddington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Deddington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Deddington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Local roofs in Deddington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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. About 5 miles north-west lies Broughton Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Deddington has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Deddington Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Deddington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Deddington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace and the roads around them. Other places close to Deddington include Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Near you in Deddington
In Deddington, that means homes and buildings near Kings Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Deddington is Kings Sutton station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Crouch Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Deddington
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Kings Sutton station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
Landlords, agents and block managers in Deddington
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Common questions in Deddington
Will you come out to Deddington?
Yes, Deddington is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kings Sutton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Why act early in Deddington
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Deddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Prices for chimney surveys in Deddington
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.