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South Newington Chimney Survey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in South Newington.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in South Newington
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at pots or cowls that look unsafe and worn or missing pointing, across chimney breasts, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like South Newington 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- South Newington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around South Newington
Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around South Newington goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
South Newington is about 5 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Newington can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes South Newington. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: OX15. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Sands Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Wigginton (1 mile west), Swerford (2 miles south-west), Great Tew (3 miles south), Little Tew (3 miles south-west) and Hook Norton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (12 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west).
Near you in South Newington
Around South Newington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck on The Pond pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2 miles north-east) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Newington include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Newington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Your questions about chimney surveys in South Newington
Is South Newington in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in South Newington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in South Newington
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Signs you need a chimney survey in South Newington
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter ad Vincula, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Also near South Newington
What else we do in South Newington
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like South Newington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.