Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Brockhill Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Brockhill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Brockhill homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brockhill goes. 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.
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Martins Heron station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Brockhill is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Brockhill and nearby. Brockhill is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG42 is covered for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Maiden's Green (1 mile north-east), Winkfield Street (1 mile north-east), Warfield (1 mile west), Winkfield Row (1 mile south) and Nuptown (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south-west), Sandhurst (7 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (4 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south) and Temple Park (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Brockhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Winning Post pub, Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School and Garth Hill College, among other places. Brockhill’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Brockhill include Bray Pit.
How a chimney survey works in Brockhill
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you are worried about gaps in the mortar around the pots and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Brockhill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Brockhill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Brockhill
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Towns and villages near Brockhill
Also in Brockhill
What affects the price in Brockhill
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts 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 get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brockhill
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Around Brockhill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Brockhill
Is my home in Brockhill 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Brockhill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Brockhill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.