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Chimney survey in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Postcombe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Postcombe: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re frequently asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and flashings pulling away from the stack, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and flaunching.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Postcombe property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check 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.
Places near Postcombe
What else we do in Postcombe
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in Postcombe
Do you cover smaller places like Postcombe?
Yes, Postcombe is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Postcombe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Postcombe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Chimney surveys around Postcombe
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 0.8 miles west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Postcombe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Postcombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX9 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Postcombe
Around Postcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near England's Rose pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Postcombe include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Postcombe, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Postcombe
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Postcombe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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