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Chimney Survey in Goosey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Goosey and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Goosey: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and loose, cracked or missing pots, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a small place like Goosey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Goosey (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Goosey can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What a chimney survey looks like in Goosey
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Whatever the street in Goosey, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Goosey, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of SN7 is within our area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Goosey
In Goosey, that means homes and buildings near The Pound Public House, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Goosey: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goosey?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Goosey?
Yes, Goosey is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Goosey as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Also near Goosey
What else we do in Goosey
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Goosey
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Goosey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.