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Chimney survey in Fifield, Oxfordshire
Chimney surveys across Fifield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Fifield
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and disused chimneys trapping moisture, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Fifield 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Fifield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Fifield, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Fifield
Do you cover smaller places like Fifield?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shipton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fifield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Shipton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently 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.
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Fifield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Fifield is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Church Street and The Green and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
Around Fifield
Around Fifield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merrymouth Inn, among other places. The closest station to Fifield is Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fifield
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a small place like Fifield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.