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Chimney survey in Caversham, Reading
Chimney surveys in Caversham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Caversham
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you are worried about a chimney out of line and unused flues sealed without airflow, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Most homes in a town like Caversham are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s to look after. Small faults, like a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Caversham
More services for Caversham
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Around Caversham, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Chimney surveys around Caversham
Older houses in the South East frequently 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. The wider area around Caversham has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 3 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Reading station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Eldon Square is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like The Hill Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Caversham can all book chimney surveys. Caversham is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for chimney surveys.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, we can help. Caversham is on the B3345, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Caversham, we cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Around Caversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square, among other places. Caversham’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Caversham questions
How do I find out if my home in Caversham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Caversham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Most visits in a town like Caversham start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Caversham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.