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Chimney survey in Chieveley, West Berkshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Chieveley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Your questions about chimney surveys in Chieveley
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Chieveley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Chimney survey in Chieveley: what you get
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. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and loose, cracked or missing pots, across chimney breasts, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Chieveley 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Chieveley?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Nearby places to Chieveley
What else we do in Chieveley
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Chieveley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why act early in Chieveley
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 can decide what to do next. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chieveley 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chieveley
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney surveys in Chieveley: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chieveley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Chieveley Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Chieveley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Berkshire, we cover Chieveley and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Chieveley
In Chieveley, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. Chieveley’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chieveley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.