Chimney Survey in Slough

Chimney surveys across Slough: what to expect

We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We’re often asked to look into worn or missing pointing and bricks with flaking faces, across shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.

The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.

1. We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
2. We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
3. We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
4. Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
5. You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.

How our prices work

There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

• Surveys on any day of the week
• Plain-English reports with photos
• 20+ years’ experience
• Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID

How to book

Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.

Landmarks near Slough

In Slough, that means homes and buildings near Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Slough station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.

What affects the price in Slough

Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:

• Commercial roofs and larger buildings
• The size of the roof
• Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
• Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages

Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.

Helping us price your survey

Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:

• The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
• Dates you are working to, like exchange
• Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
• Where water is showing inside, if it is

Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.

Tips that help

A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:

• Leave close inspection to people with safe access
• Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
• 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

You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.

Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.