Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Edgcott
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Edgcott, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
How a chimney survey works in Edgcott
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and gaps where the stack meets the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Some older homes in villages like Edgcott 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 frequently matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Edgcott (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Edgcott
Will you come out to Edgcott?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edgcott?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Edgcott?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Edgcott, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Common roof problems in Edgcott
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why it’s worth a survey now in Edgcott
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. In a place like Edgcott, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Edgcott homes and their roofs
The wider area around Edgcott has a long history of building, with Claydon House about 3 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Grendon Underwood Combined School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Edgcott is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Edgcott, we can come and survey your property. Edgcott is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in HP18 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Buckingham Road, St Michaels Close and Lawn House Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Grendon Underwood (1 mile south), Ludgershall (3 miles south), Blackthorn (4 miles south-west), Piddington (4 miles south-west) and Brill (6 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Edgcott
The countryside around Edgcott includes Calvert Jubilee.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.