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Chimney Survey in Kingston Bagpuize
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kingston Bagpuize, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Kingston Bagpuize
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and loose, cracked or missing pots.
In a smaller place like Kingston Bagpuize, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Kingston Bagpuize (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Kingston Bagpuize is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Towns and villages near Kingston Bagpuize
Also in Kingston Bagpuize
Common roof problems in Kingston Bagpuize
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Look out for signs like these:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Staining on walls around the chimney
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Your questions about chimney surveys in Kingston Bagpuize
Is my home in Kingston Bagpuize listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Kingston Bagpuize in the area you cover?
Yes, Kingston Bagpuize is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
When does the report arrive?
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. The report is emailed to you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Kingston Bagpuize
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Around Kingston Bagpuize, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Kingston Bagpuize
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Kingston Bagpuize homes and their roofs
Longworth House, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingston Bagpuize. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like John Blandy Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Kingston Bagpuize is about 6 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Kingston Bagpuize, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the OX13 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Faringdon Road, Southmoor Gardens and Redwood Close. We also cover the places around Kingston Bagpuize: Longworth (1 mile north-west), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles west), Lyford (3 miles south), Charney Bassett (3 miles south-west) and Pusey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Kingston Bagpuize
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hinds Head pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.1 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingston Bagpuize includes Hitchcopse Pit.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.