Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Chesham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Chesham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Chesham: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We’re frequently asked to look into a stack that appears to lean and damp patches on chimney breasts, across chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Semis and terraces in a town like Chesham share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Chesham (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photos.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Nearby places to Chesham
What else we do in Chesham
Signs you need a chimney survey in Chesham
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Elmtree Infant and Nursery School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Questions from Chesham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Amersham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Chesham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chesham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What affects the price in Chesham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chesham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a home in Chesham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chesham
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3.5 miles north-west lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chesham has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Amersham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chesham is about 7 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Buckinghamshire. Chesham is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: HP5. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Sunnyside Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Chesham include the A416 and B485, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Pond Park (1 mile north), Chartridge (2 miles north-west), Hundridge (2 miles west), Asheridge (2 miles north-west) and Bellingdon (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (7 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south). Chesham is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Landmarks near Chesham
In Chesham, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Hills Academy and The Jolly Sportsman pub. The closest station to Chesham is Amersham station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Hawridge Court (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chesham include Sands Bank.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks