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Ashford Hill Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Ashford Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
How a chimney survey works in Ashford Hill
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’ve noticed unused flues sealed without airflow and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ashford Hill are 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. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Ashford Hill
Also in Ashford Hill
Local roofs in Ashford Hill
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Midgham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Ashford Hill Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashford Hill and the surrounding area. Ashford Hill is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for chimney surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG19 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Ashford Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School and The Hurst School, among other places. Ashford Hill’s nearest station is Midgham station, about 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ashford Hill
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the price in Ashford Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To get a price for chimney surveys in Ashford Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ashford Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ashford Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Ashford Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.