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Chimney Survey in Delly End
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Delly End and across Oxfordshire.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Delly End
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into staining on walls around the chimney and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Delly End are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Delly End (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Outbuildings and barns around Delly End are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Delly End
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you look after a building such as Hailey Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Delly End questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Finstock station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Delly End?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Delly End?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
What a chimney survey looks like in Delly End
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Delly End. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Finstock station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Delly End is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Delly End and the rest of Oxfordshire. Delly End is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX29. We cover properties on Delly Close, Whitings Lane and Wood Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Delly End include Hailey (1 mile south-west), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), Ramsden (1 mile north), New Yatt (1 mile east) and Finstock (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south-west), Grove (15 miles south) and Faringdon (12 miles south).
Near you in Delly End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's School, The Lamb And Flag Public House and Wood Green School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Delly End book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Delly End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.