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Shutford Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Shutford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Shutford
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. If you are worried about cracked or missing flaunching and spalled or crumbling bricks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shutford, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Shutford (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Also near Shutford
Also in Shutford
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shutford
Letting agents and landlords in Shutford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Chimney surveys in Shutford: local notes
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Broughton Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Shutford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Shutford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shutford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Near you in Shutford
We work in homes and buildings around George And Dragon Public House, among other places. The closest station to Shutford is Banbury station, roughly 4.7 miles east. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shutford include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Shutford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- 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 drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Your questions about chimney surveys in Shutford
Can a landlord with a rental near Banbury station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shutford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Shutford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.