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Chimney survey in North Stoke, Oxfordshire
Independent chimney surveys in North Stoke. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a small place like North Stoke, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in North Stoke
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating.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’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts alike.
Somewhere as small as North Stoke, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- North Stoke (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near North Stoke
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FAQs for North Stoke
Is my home in North Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cholsey station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a chimney survey looks like in North Stoke
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.5 miles north-west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Stoke has been built on. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Wallingford School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Kinecroft shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
North Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys in North Stoke for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes North Stoke and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX10. Streets in the area include The Street, Cook Lane and Wallingford Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around North Stoke: Winterbrook (1 mile north-west), Cholsey (1 mile west), Mongewell (1 mile north), Newnham Murren (2 miles north) and South Stoke (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Landmarks near North Stoke
In North Stoke, that means homes and buildings near Kinecroft and the streets around them. The closest station to North Stoke is Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like North Stoke, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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 let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.