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Chimney Survey in Ashmore Green
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Ashmore Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Ashmore Green
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are pots or cowls that look unsafe and spalled or crumbling bricks, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Somewhere as small as Ashmore Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older and listed buildings around Ashmore Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Ashmore Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ashmore Green
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Take a building like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Ashmore Green
Is Ashmore Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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’s stable.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashmore Green
The wider area around Ashmore Green has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 2 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as St. Mark's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ashmore Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ashmore Green include Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Around Ashmore Green
Around Ashmore Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kennet School. Ashmore Green’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ashmore Green include Nature Discovery Centre.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Ashmore Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.