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Chimney survey in Northmoor, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Northmoor.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
Chimney survey in Northmoor
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We look at what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about flaunching that has broken away and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Northmoor are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Northmoor
With Appleton Manor about 1.7 miles south-east, Northmoor sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Denys, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Northmoor, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across OX29 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Chapel Lane and Bints Place. Close by, we survey roofs in Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Near you in Northmoor
Around Northmoor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northmoor include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Prices for chimney surveys in Northmoor
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Northmoor can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Why it is worth a survey now in Northmoor
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Northmoor, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Northmoor: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Northmoor is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Northmoor?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Northmoor
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.