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Chimney survey in Emmington, Oxfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Emmington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in Emmington
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. 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. Common reasons to book are a stack that appears to lean and unused flues sealed without airflow, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Emmington may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Emmington (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Also in Emmington
Chimney surveys around Emmington
About 3 miles south-west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Emmington has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mill Lane Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Emmington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Emmington and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Emmington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Inn at Emmington, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Emmington include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Emmington
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Emmington
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Emmington questions
Is my home in Emmington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Princes Risborough station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you cover Emmington for chimney surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Emmington.
How do I book a survey in Emmington?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Emmington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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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’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a place like Emmington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Emmington
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.