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Ashendon Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Ashendon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Bricks with flaking faces
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ashendon
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you are worried about staining on walls around the chimney and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
Older buildings in small places like Ashendon may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Ashendon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashendon?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashendon
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Do you need a chimney survey in Ashendon?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for chimney surveys in Ashendon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Local roofs in Ashendon
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Waddesdon Manor, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashendon. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Ashendon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Ashendon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of HP18 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Main Street, Lower End and The Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
Near you in Ashendon
The closest station to Ashendon is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Ashendon includes Snakemoor.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Ashendon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.