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Chimney survey in Dedworth, Windsor and Maidenhead
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Dedworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Why act early in Dedworth
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Blocked gutters on homes around Dedworth overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Dedworth
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
Chimney survey in Dedworth
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are damp patches on chimney breasts and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Dedworth drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Dedworth (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Homes around Dedworth often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When to book a survey in Dedworth
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Living close to Sutherland Grange is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. 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. That helps stop damp building up inside.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Questions from Dedworth
Do you cover smaller places like Dedworth?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Dedworth listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Nearby places to Dedworth
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Local roofs in Dedworth
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With St Leonard's Hill about 0.6 miles south, Dedworth sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Dedworth Green First School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Dedworth is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Dedworth and the surrounding area. Dedworth is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. There’s also a page for Reading.
Chimney surveys in SL4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ash Lane, Wolf Lane and Roses Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Dedworth include Windsor (1 mile east), Oakley Green (1 mile west), Boveney (1 mile north), Clewer (1 mile north-east) and Water Oakley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south). Dedworth is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Near you in Dedworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Windsor Girls' School, Windsor Girls' School and The Greene Oak pub. The closest station to Dedworth is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (1.9 miles east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Dedworth includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.