Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Henton Chimney Survey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Henton.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Do you need a chimney survey in Henton?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Look out for signs like these:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Chimney survey in Henton: what you get
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’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and spalled or crumbling bricks, across chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Henton may be 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Henton (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Henton
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Henton 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.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Henton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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.
Towns and villages near Henton
What else we do in Henton
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Henton
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.6 miles south-west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Henton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Henton is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Henton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX39. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Manor Farm Way and New Close Farm Road. Other places close to Henton include Forty Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile east), Holly Green (1 mile north-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west) and Wallingford (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Henton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Peacock Country Inn. The closest station to Henton is Princes Risborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Henton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
FAQs for Henton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Princes Risborough station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Henton?
Yes. Henton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.