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Chimney survey in Alscot, Buckinghamshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Alscot. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
About our chimney survey in Alscot
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are staining on walls around the chimney and signs that a stack is leaning, across lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Alscot may be 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 frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Alscot (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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.
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Alscot questions
How do I find out if my home in Alscot is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Alscot?
Yes. Alscot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Alscot?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Alscot needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Local roofs in Alscot
If your home is older, it is 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Monks Risborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Princes Risborough Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as St Teresa's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Alscot and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across HP27 for chimney surveys. We also cover Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Alscot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Whiteleaf Cross pub and Princes Risborough School and the streets around them. Alscot’s nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Alscot includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alscot
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why it is worth a survey now in Alscot
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 know where you stand. Around Alscot, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Alscot
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed