Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Marsh Gibbon, Oxfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Marsh Gibbon and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Common roof problems in Marsh Gibbon
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
If you look after a building like Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Chimney survey in Marsh Gibbon
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you’re worried about a chimney out of line and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Marsh Gibbon, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Chimney surveys around Marsh Gibbon
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Marsh Gibbon has a long history of building, with Claydon House about 4.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Marsh Gibbon across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Marsh Gibbon: Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Marsh Gibbon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Plough Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Marsh Gibbon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why act early in Marsh Gibbon
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Around Marsh Gibbon, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marsh Gibbon
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for chimney surveys in Marsh Gibbon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Marsh Gibbon
Is my home in Marsh Gibbon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Marsh Gibbon within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is this a RICS 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.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Marsh Gibbon?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.