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Long Wittenham Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Long Wittenham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney survey in Long Wittenham
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about bricks with flaking faces and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Somewhere as small as Long Wittenham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Long Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
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 before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Long Wittenham
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Your questions about chimney surveys in Long Wittenham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Appleford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Long Wittenham?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually it’s 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Long 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 by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Chimney surveys around Long Wittenham
With Clifton Hampden Manor about 1.2 miles north, Long Wittenham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Appleford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Long Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Long Wittenham, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Long Wittenham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX14. Streets in the area include High Street, Didcot Road and Wessex Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Long Wittenham: Clifton Hampden (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile west), Culham (2 miles north-west), Didcot (3 miles south-west) and Sutton Courtenay (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Long Wittenham
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House, among other places. The closest station to Long Wittenham is Appleford station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Pendon Museum (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Long Wittenham include Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Long Wittenham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Long Wittenham and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why act early in Long Wittenham
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. In a place like Long Wittenham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Long Wittenham
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
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