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Stratton Audley Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Stratton Audley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Stratton Audley
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where the stack meets the roof and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, across flaunching, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
In a small place like Stratton Audley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. For older village homes like those around Stratton Audley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Stratton Audley: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bicester North station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Stratton Audley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can 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.
Do you work in Stratton Audley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Stratton Audley.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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 loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Stratton Audley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Stratton Audley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Towns and villages near Stratton Audley
What else we do in Stratton Audley
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stratton Audley
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cooper School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places like Bicester Village, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Stratton Audley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX27 is covered for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place. Close by, we survey roofs in Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Stratton Audley
Stratton Audley’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.