Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Clewer Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Clewer and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Clewer
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. 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. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Clewer, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Clewer (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Chimney surveys in Clewer: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Windsor Castle, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Clewer goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Edward's Catholic First School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Windsor & Eton Central station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We visit Clewer as part of our work across Windsor and Maidenhead, for homes and businesses alike. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Clewer. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A308 and A332, Clewer is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Clewer: Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Clewer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Windsor Boys' School, The Windsor Boys' School and The Vansittart Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Antiquities (0.7 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Clewer include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to Clewer is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What else we do in Clewer
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Clewer
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. With lower homes, common in places like Clewer, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clewer
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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 will plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Clewer
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Trees in and around The Goswells shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
Common questions in Clewer
Can a landlord with a rental near Windsor & Eton Central station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clewer?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Normally it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.