Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Bovingdon Green
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Bovingdon Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
Common questions in Bovingdon Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bovingdon Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bovingdon Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Chimney survey in Bovingdon Green
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and people most often book us about damp patches on chimney breasts and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Some older homes in villages like Bovingdon Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bovingdon Green (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Bovingdon Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. 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.
Advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bovingdon Green
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Harleyford Manor, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Bovingdon Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Spinfield School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Congregational Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bovingdon Green is about 1 mile west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bovingdon Green and nearby. Bovingdon Green is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL7 is covered for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Bovingdon Green, we cover Marlow Common (1 mile west), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (2 miles south-west) and Bockmer End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Bovingdon Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Carpenter's Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Useful tips for Bovingdon Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
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Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
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