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Chimney Survey in Letcombe Bassett
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Letcombe Bassett. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Letcombe Bassett needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Letcombe Bassett
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and loose, cracked or missing pots.
In a village or hamlet like Letcombe Bassett, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Why act early in Letcombe Bassett
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Older and listed buildings around Letcombe Bassett may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Letcombe Bassett
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
FAQs for Letcombe Bassett
Is Letcombe Bassett in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Letcombe Bassett as anywhere else.
Is my home in Letcombe Bassett listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
What a chimney survey looks like in Letcombe Bassett
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Whatever the street in Letcombe Bassett, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Letcombe Bassett can all book chimney surveys. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Letcombe Bassett and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
What’s near Letcombe Bassett
Not far away are Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.