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Chimney survey in Shillingford, Oxfordshire
Chimney surveys across Shillingford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A chimney out of line
Common questions in Shillingford
I let a flat near Cholsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Shillingford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Chimney survey in Shillingford
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are disused chimneys trapping moisture and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
In a small place like Shillingford, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Shillingford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- 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 check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Nearby places to Shillingford
Other services in Shillingford
Chimney surveys around Shillingford
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Brightwell Manor, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shillingford. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as St Laurence Church of England (A) School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Shillingford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shillingford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shillingford
We work in homes and buildings around The Six Bells Inn and Wallingford School, among other places. The closest station to Shillingford is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shillingford include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shillingford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shillingford 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.