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Chimney survey in Danesfield, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Danesfield and across Buckinghamshire.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Danesfield: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Danesfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Danesfield (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Danesfield
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Danesfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photographs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Danesfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Questions from Danesfield
Is Danesfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Danesfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marlow station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Danesfield?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Local roofs in Danesfield
The wider area around Danesfield has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 0.6 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, 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 Danesfield School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Danesfield is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Danesfield, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Danesfield. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SL7. Streets in the area include Kings Wood, Thames Reach and Chestnut Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Danesfield: Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (1 mile west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Hurley (1 mile south-east) and Marlow Common (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
What’s near Danesfield
Around Danesfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Dog and Badger pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Danesfield is Marlow station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Towns and villages near Danesfield
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What affects the price in Danesfield
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.