Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Turville Heath Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Turville Heath, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Turville Heath
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. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are bricks with flaking faces and worn or missing pointing, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Turville Heath, 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 often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Turville Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photographs
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Chimney surveys in Turville Heath: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Turville Heath has a long history of building, with Stonor Park about 1 mile south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For any home in Turville Heath, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. In Turville Heath, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Turville Heath is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG9. Close by, we survey roofs in Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Turville Heath
Not far away are Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Turville Heath
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Turville Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from Turville Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Turville Heath?
Yes, Turville Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Turville Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Turville Heath?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.