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Chimney Survey in Milton Keynes
Covering 73 places across Milton Keynes for chimney surveys, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Chimney survey in every part of Milton Keynes
What it covers: a survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching. Find your town in the lists below for local details, or get in touch to book a survey.
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How a chimney survey works in Milton Keynes
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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are pots or cowls that look unsafe and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Prices in Milton Keynes
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Milton Keynes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Loughton Valley park, Summerfield School and The Countryman pub. Other local landmarks include Church of Christ the Cornerstone (under half a mile north-east) and St Paul's Catholic School (1 mile south-east). Milton Keynes has its own railway station: Milton Keynes Central station. Nearby you will also find Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Badminton Museum (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Milton Keynes includes Blue Lagoon Park and Lodge Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across Milton Keynes
Homes across Milton Keynes range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in Milton Keynes are where it typically shows.
Milton Keynes: For an older house near a landmark like Church of Christ the Cornerstone, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Common roof problems in Milton Keynes
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
Your questions about chimney surveys in Milton Keynes
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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 records the likely cause.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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