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Chimney survey in Moreton, Oxfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Moreton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
About our chimney survey in Moreton
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We’re often asked to look into gaps in the mortar around the pots and staining on walls around the chimney, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Moreton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Moreton (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Moreton homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Adwell House about 3.3 miles south, Moreton 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Moreton is about 1 mile south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Moreton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Chimney surveys in OX9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Moreton include Thame (1 mile north-east), Towersey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (3 miles north), Sydenham (3 miles south-east) and Emmington (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Moreton
Around Moreton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Old Plough House. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Thame Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Moreton include Snakemoor.
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Questions from Moreton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Moreton?
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.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Moreton and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Moreton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we’re asked to look at in Moreton
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you look after a building such as Lord Williams's School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.