West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Brimpton
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Brimpton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Brimpton: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts alike.
Somewhere as small as Brimpton, 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 often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Brimpton (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Brimpton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Midgham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Brimpton?
Yes, Brimpton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Chimney surveys around Brimpton
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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Midgham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Brimpton C.E. Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Brimpton as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Brimpton and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Around Brimpton
Around Brimpton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hurst School and the streets around them. The closest station to Brimpton is Midgham station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Brimpton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Brimpton
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. In a place like Brimpton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
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How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brimpton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.