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Nuneham Courtenay Chimney Survey
Need a chimney survey in Nuneham Courtenay? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Nuneham Courtenay
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a chimney out of line and staining on walls around the chimney.
Older buildings in small places like Nuneham Courtenay may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Nuneham Courtenay
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Nuneham Courtenay frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
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.
Advice
Towns and villages near Nuneham Courtenay
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Chimney surveys in Nuneham Courtenay: local notes
Historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Nuneham Courtenay goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Radley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Nuneham Courtenay is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in OX44 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Nuneham Courtenay include Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Nuneham Courtenay
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Oxford Academy, among other places. The closest station to Nuneham Courtenay is Radley station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Shotover and Wells Farm.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Nuneham Courtenay questions
Will you come out to Nuneham Courtenay?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Nuneham Courtenay?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Useful tips for Nuneham Courtenay property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What affects the price in Nuneham Courtenay
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.