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Chimney survey in Broomhall, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Broomhall and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
Chimney survey in Broomhall: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Around Broomhall, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broomhall (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Broomhall
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sunningdale station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Broomhall?
Yes. Broomhall is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
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 cannot be seen, the report says so.
Nearby places to Broomhall
What else we do in Broomhall
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a survey in Broomhall, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys in Broomhall: local notes
Botleys Mansion, about 4.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broomhall. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Sunningdale station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sunningdale School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Broomhall is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Broomhall and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Broomhall is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SL5. We cover properties on London Road, Abbey Wood and Cedar Drive. Other places close to Broomhall include Sunningdale (1 mile north-west), Brick Hill (1 mile south), South Ascot (2 miles west), Windlesham (2 miles south-west) and Chobham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (10 miles north-west), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (11 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, Broomhall has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Broomhall
Around Broomhall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charters School, Silwood Park and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. There’s a railway station in Broomhall itself: Sunningdale station. A little further out are Chobham Museum (3.3 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Useful tips for Broomhall property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
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 it’s easy to follow.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broomhall
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broomhall
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. On a bungalow or cottage around Broomhall, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.