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Chimney survey in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Fawley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney surveys in Fawley: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. With Greenlands about 1.2 miles south-east, Fawley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Fawley Court and Temple Island is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary the Virgin's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. In Fawley, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Fawley, we cover Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Fawley
Around Fawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fawley Court and Temple Island and The Walnut Tree pub. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
About our chimney survey in Fawley
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. 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. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Fawley 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Fawley (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Fawley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fawley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Henley-On-Thames station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Signs you need a chimney survey in Fawley
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fawley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Fawley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- 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
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Towns and villages near Fawley
What else we do in Fawley
What happens on the day
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. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Fawley, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.