Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Calvert
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Calvert, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Chimney survey in Calvert: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed damaged chimney pots and cowls and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Calvert, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Calvert (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Calvert
What else we do in Calvert
Landlord and commercial surveys in Calvert
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Calvert, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Questions from Calvert
Do you cover smaller places like Calvert?
Yes, Calvert is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Calvert listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Calvert
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Problems we come across often include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, 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.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a chimney survey looks like in Calvert
With Claydon House about 2.1 miles east, Calvert sits in an area with a long building history. 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. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Calvert is about 6 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Calvert. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Calvert. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Heathers Close, Rustics Close and Sandy Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Charndon (1 mile west), Twyford (2 miles north-west), Poundon (3 miles west), Marsh Gibbon (3 miles west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Calvert
Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.