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Chimney Survey in Filchampstead
Chimney surveys around Filchampstead, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 know where you stand. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Chimney survey in Filchampstead: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and damp on a chimney breast inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Filchampstead, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Filchampstead (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Filchampstead
Do you cover smaller places like Filchampstead?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Oxford 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Filchampstead?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Filchampstead can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
What else we do in Filchampstead
What a chimney survey looks like in Filchampstead
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. Historic houses such as Appleton Manor, about 2.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Filchampstead goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Filchampstead is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Filchampstead is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Filchampstead is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
All of OX2 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cumnor Road and Lower Whitley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Filchampstead: Farmoor (1 mile north), Cumnor (1 mile south-east), Chawley (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (1 mile east) and Swinford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (7 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Filchampstead
We work in homes and buildings around Matthew Arnold School and the streets around them. The closest station to Filchampstead is Oxford station, about 3.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (3.4 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.