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Little Wittenham Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Little Wittenham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Little Wittenham
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. We are often asked to look into damp patches on chimney breasts and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across flaunching, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Little Wittenham are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Towns and villages near Little Wittenham
Also in Little Wittenham
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Little Wittenham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What affects the price in Little Wittenham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for chimney surveys in Little Wittenham, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Little Wittenham
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. For older village homes like those around Little Wittenham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Little Wittenham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Little Wittenham?
Yes, Little Wittenham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Little Wittenham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Little Wittenham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Wittenham
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. The wider area around Little Wittenham has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 1.7 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Appleford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Little Wittenham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Little Wittenham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX14. We also cover Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Little Wittenham
For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Little Wittenham book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.