Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chicheley Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Chicheley and across Milton Keynes.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in Chicheley: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack.
In a small place like Chicheley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Your questions about chimney surveys in Chicheley
Will you come out to Chicheley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Chicheley?
Yes, Chicheley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Chimney surveys in Chicheley: local notes
The wider area around Chicheley has a long history of building, with Linford Manor about 3.9 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sherington Church of England School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Roofs in Chicheley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Milton Keynes. Our Milton Keynes coverage includes Chicheley. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We work across MK16 for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Chicheley: Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Near you in Chicheley
In Chicheley, that means homes and buildings near The Chester Arms, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Chicheley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chicheley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Chicheley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.