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Chimney survey in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Chimney surveys in Botley and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Botley
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and a chimney out of line, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Botley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Botley
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Botley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Botley
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What we’re asked to look at in Botley
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Amersham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Botley
Can a landlord with a rental near Amersham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Botley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Botley and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Botley
Chenies Manor House, about 3.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Botley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St George's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Ley Hill School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Botley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Botley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Chimney surveys in HP5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
What’s near Botley
Around Botley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Botley is Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sands Bank.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Botley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.