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Chimney survey in Egypt, Slough
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Egypt and across Slough, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
How a chimney survey works in Egypt
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Some older homes in villages like Egypt are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Egypt (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Egypt
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Egypt has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 3 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Farnham Common Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. If you’re in Egypt, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Slough. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across SL2 for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Around Egypt
We work in homes and buildings around Beechwood School, The Royal Oak pub and Caldicott School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Also in Egypt
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Egypt, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Egypt
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Egypt questions
Is my home in Egypt listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Egypt within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks