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Chalkshire Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Chalkshire, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
About our chimney survey in Chalkshire
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We’re often asked to look into a chimney out of line and mortar washing out of the joints, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Chalkshire, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chalkshire (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chalkshire
How do I find out if my home in Chalkshire 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Little Kimble station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Chalkshire, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Chalkshire
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Chalkshire can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Towns and villages near Chalkshire
What else we do in Chalkshire
What affects the price in Chalkshire
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Chimney surveys around Chalkshire
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as John Colet School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chalkshire is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Chalkshire get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chalkshire and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across HP17 for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Terrick (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile south-west) and Coombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chalkshire
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Russell Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Kimble Motte (1.1 miles south-west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Chalkshire includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
When to book a survey in Chalkshire
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A chimney out of line
Landlords with a home close to Little Kimble station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chalkshire
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.