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Chimney Survey in Berghers Hill
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Berghers Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Berghers Hill: what you get
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. 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. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Berghers Hill 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Berghers Hill (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Berghers Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Berghers Hill: local notes
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Berghers Hill has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 1.7 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wooburn Green Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Berghers Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Berghers Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in HP10 is within our area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Broad Lane and Wooburn Common Road. We also cover the places around Berghers Hill: Wooburn Common (1 mile east), Wooburn (1 mile west), Hedsor (1 mile south-west), Wooburn Green (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Berghers Hill
In Berghers Hill, that means homes and buildings near Royal Standard pub and Bourne End Academy, among other places. Berghers Hill’s nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Berghers Hill include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
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Common questions in Berghers Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bourne End station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Berghers Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is Berghers Hill in your area?
Yes, we do. Berghers Hill is part of the area we cover.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Berghers Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Berghers Hill
Landlords and agents in Berghers Hill book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we’re asked to look at in Berghers Hill
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. 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 is also a target for theft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
For landlords with property near Bourne End station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof