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Horspath Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Horspath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Local roofs in Horspath
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Garsington Manor, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Horspath goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Templars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Horspath Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Shotover Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Horspath and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Horspath.
We survey roofs across the OX33 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Horspath, we cover Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Horspath
In Horspath, that means homes and buildings near Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub. Horspath’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 4.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Chimney survey in Horspath
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp patches on chimney breasts and worn or missing pointing.
Somewhere as small as Horspath, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Horspath (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Horspath
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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What else we do in Horspath
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Horspath needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Horspath
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horspath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Horspath
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
FAQs for Horspath
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Horspath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.