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Moulsford Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Moulsford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
How a chimney survey works in Moulsford
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about mortar washing out of the joints and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching alike.
In a small place like Moulsford, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Moulsford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Moulsford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Moulsford: local notes
About 3.9 miles south lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Moulsford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Cranford House School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Moulsford is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Moulsford as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Moulsford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the OX10 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street, Glebe Close and Willow Court Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in South Stoke (1 mile east), Cholsey (1 mile north), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles south) and Goring (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
What’s near Moulsford
We work in homes and buildings around South Stoke Primary School and The Perch and Pike pub. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Moulsford includes Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Common questions in Moulsford
I let a flat near Cholsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Moulsford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Useful tips for Moulsford property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a place like Moulsford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Moulsford
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents and landlords in Moulsford book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.