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Weston-on-the-Green Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Weston-on-the-Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
Why it is worth a survey now in Weston-on-the-Green
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Older and listed buildings around Weston-on-the-Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Weston-on-the-Green
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible 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. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and signs that a stack is leaning, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Weston-on-the-Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Weston-on-the-Green (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Weston-on-the-Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
FAQs for Weston-on-the-Green
Is my home in Weston-on-the-Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Islip station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
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, so you can discuss it with them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Towns and villages near Weston-on-the-Green
What else we do in Weston-on-the-Green
Common roof problems in Weston-on-the-Green
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bicester Avenue, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys in Weston-on-the-Green: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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 your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Weston-on-the-Green is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Weston-on-the-Green. Weston-on-the-Green is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Blacksmiths Close and Westlands Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Weston-on-the-Green: Weston Otmoor (1 mile east), Bletchingdon (2 miles west), Kirtlington (2 miles west), Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west) and Islip (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (12 miles south-west) and Thame (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Weston-on-the-Green
The closest station to Weston-on-the-Green is Islip station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Weston-on-the-Green includes Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.