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Kingston Lisle Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Kingston Lisle? We carry out chimney surveys in Kingston Lisle and across Oxfordshire.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
What we are asked to look at in Kingston Lisle
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Chimney survey in Kingston Lisle
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you are worried about unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Kingston Lisle (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Kingston Lisle, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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FAQs for Kingston Lisle
How do I find out if my home in Kingston Lisle is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Kingston Lisle?
Yes, Kingston Lisle is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What a chimney survey looks like in Kingston Lisle
Ashdown House, about 4.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingston Lisle. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Kingston Lisle is about 5 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit Kingston Lisle as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Kingston Lisle. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX12 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Hill View, Drove Way and Fawler Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Kingston Lisle include Westcot (1 mile east), Sparsholt (1 mile east), Woolstone (2 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (5 miles east) and Grove (5 miles east).
What’s near Kingston Lisle
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kingston Lisle include Whitehorse Hill and Seven Barrows.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kingston Lisle
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Around Kingston Lisle, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.