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Chimney survey in New Yatt, Oxfordshire
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- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in New Yatt: what you get
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you are worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like New Yatt may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- New Yatt (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Common questions in New Yatt
How do I find out if my home in New Yatt is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Finstock station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as New Yatt, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near New Yatt
Other services in New Yatt
Signs you need a chimney survey in New Yatt
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in New Yatt
The wider area around New Yatt has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 3.4 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Finstock station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
New Yatt is about 2 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from New Yatt are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Yatt. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on New Yatt Road and New Yatt Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in North Leigh (1 mile east), Poffley End (1 mile west), Delly End (1 mile west), Hailey (2 miles west) and East End (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (11 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south) and Grove (14 miles south).
Around New Yatt
In New Yatt, that means homes and buildings near The King's School, Wood Green School and The Saddlers Arms. New Yatt’s nearest station is Finstock station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near New Yatt include Blenheim Farm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 New Yatt, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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