Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Sparsholt, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Sparsholt from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How a chimney survey works in Sparsholt
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar washing out of the joints and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Village roofs often 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Sparsholt (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are 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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Sparsholt
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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.
Take a building like The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Rood, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sparsholt is about 3 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Sparsholt and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX12 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on West Street, Watery Lane and Church Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sparsholt: Westcot (1 mile west), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Sheepdrove (5 miles south) and Upper Lambourn (5 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (3 miles east) and Grove (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sparsholt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hatchet Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Uffington Museum (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Questions from Sparsholt
Is my home in Sparsholt listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Sparsholt?
Yes. Sparsholt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect what can be seen safely and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sparsholt
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
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 will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Sparsholt often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Sparsholt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.