Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Newington, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Newington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
Signs you need a chimney survey in Newington
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Giles, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
Chimney survey in Newington
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged chimney pots and cowls and cracked or missing flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Newington 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Newington (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Newington: your questions answered
Is my home in Newington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newington?
Yes, Newington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Newington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
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.
Why get it checked now?
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. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Newington, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Newington homes and their roofs
Garsington Manor, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Newington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Newington, we cover Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Newington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Catherine Wheel pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Newington includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.