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Datchet Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Datchet, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Chimney survey in Datchet
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are staining on walls around the chimney and flaunching that has broken away, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
Around Datchet, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Datchet (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Datchet
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. Arranging work in a smaller place like Datchet is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to a smaller place like Datchet is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Datchet, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s normally a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Useful tips for Datchet property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Datchet: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Datchet station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Datchet within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Datchet
The wider area around Datchet has a long history of building, with Frogmore House about 1 mile south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Datchet station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Home Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Datchet and the surrounding area. Our Slough coverage includes Datchet and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of SL3 for chimney surveys. You will find streets like High Street, London Road and Percy Place, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
Local landmarks in Datchet
Around Datchet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St George's School, The Royal Stag pub and Home Park. There’s a railway station in Datchet itself: Datchet station. A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.5 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs.