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Chimney Survey in Arborfield Cross
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Arborfield Cross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Arborfield Cross
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’re worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Arborfield Cross, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Arborfield Cross
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Around Arborfield Cross, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arborfield Cross
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Arborfield Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Towns and villages near Arborfield Cross
What else we do in Arborfield Cross
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Arborfield Cross
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Useful tips for Arborfield Cross property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Arborfield Cross
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like The Coombes Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Winnersh station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Arborfield Cross is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for chimney surveys.
Here we cover the RG2 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Arborfield Cross, we cover Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Around Arborfield Cross
Around Arborfield Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Open spaces near Arborfield Cross include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Arborfield Cross
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winnersh station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Arborfield Cross?
Yes. Arborfield Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.