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Wendlebury Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Wendlebury, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Wendlebury
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed redundant stacks capped without ventilation and flashings pulling away from the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wendlebury questions
Do you cover smaller places like Wendlebury?
Yes, Wendlebury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bicester Village station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Wendlebury?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Local roofs in Wendlebury
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Bicester Village station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near Bicester Avenue, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wendlebury is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wendlebury is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Around Wendlebury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Wendlebury is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Wendlebury includes Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
Places near Wendlebury
What else we do in Wendlebury
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Wendlebury, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Wendlebury
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Wendlebury are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.