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Chimney Survey in Neithrop
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Neithrop and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Neithrop
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Neithrop, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Neithrop (OX16, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Common questions in Neithrop
I let a flat near Banbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Neithrop?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Local roofs in Neithrop
With Broughton Castle about 1.8 miles south-west, Neithrop sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Banbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to People's Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places such as Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Neithrop is about 1 mile west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Neithrop as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Neithrop is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX16 and OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Abbey Road, Lunnun Road and Bailey Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Neithrop include Ruscote (1 mile north), Banbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west), North Newington (1 mile west) and Broughton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Neithrop
In Neithrop, that means homes and buildings near Drayton School, People's Park and Admiral Holland pub. The closest station to Neithrop is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Neithrop includes Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Neithrop, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Homes in smaller places like Neithrop can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
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.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.