Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Shabbington
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Shabbington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What a chimney survey looks like in Shabbington
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. About 4.9 miles south lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Shabbington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Shabbington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Shabbington is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in HP18 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Shabbington include Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Shabbington
In Shabbington, that means homes and buildings near The Old Fisherman Inn and Lord Williams's School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Chimney survey in Shabbington: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose, cracked or missing pots and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a small place like Shabbington, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. 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 plan your next steps.
- Where
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Shabbington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Shabbington
Will you come out to Shabbington?
Yes, Shabbington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shabbington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How do I book a survey in Shabbington?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Common roof problems in Shabbington
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Problems we come across often include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Anyone responsible for a site like Ickford School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shabbington
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Shabbington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.