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Ecchinswell Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Ecchinswell. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
How a chimney survey works in Ecchinswell
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. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and flaunching, and people most often book us about a stack that appears to lean and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Some older homes in villages like Ecchinswell are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Ecchinswell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Ecchinswell
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Around Ecchinswell, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ecchinswell
The wider area around Ecchinswell has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 3.4 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Lawrence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ecchinswell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Ecchinswell is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Ecchinswell, we cover Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Ecchinswell
In Ecchinswell, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and The Clere School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
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Do you need a chimney survey in Ecchinswell?
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Ecchinswell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ecchinswell?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Ecchinswell?
Yes, Ecchinswell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.