West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Catmore
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Catmore, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How a chimney survey works in Catmore
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and spalled or crumbling bricks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Catmore may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Catmore (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Catmore
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Catmore property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s 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.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
What a chimney survey looks like in Catmore
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Whatever the street in Catmore, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Catmore is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG20 is within our area for chimney surveys. We also cover Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Catmore: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Catmore?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Catmore?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Catmore?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why it is worth a survey now in Catmore
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Older and listed buildings around Catmore may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Catmore
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Catmore, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.