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Sutton Wick Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Sutton Wick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in Sutton Wick
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We are often asked to look into a chimney out of line and damp on a chimney breast inside, across shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton Wick are 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 often expected.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Sutton Wick (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sutton Wick
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.
Letting agents and landlords in Sutton Wick book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Chimney surveys in Sutton Wick: local notes
About 4.2 miles east lies Clifton Hampden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton Wick has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park like Albert Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Appleford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Drayton Community Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Sutton Wick is about 2 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Sutton Wick is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX14 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Holly Lane, Newman Lane and Abingdon Road. We also cover the places around Sutton Wick: Drayton (1 mile south-west), Steventon (2 miles south-west), Marcham (2 miles north-west), Shippon (2 miles north) and Milton Heights (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Wantage (6 miles south-west) and Grove (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Sutton Wick
Around Sutton Wick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Larkmead School, Albert Park and McTimoney College of Chiropractic, among other places. Sutton Wick’s nearest station is Appleford station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (3.9 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Dry Sandford Pit.
Sutton Wick: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton Wick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Sutton Wick within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Sutton Wick, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Sutton Wick
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.