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Chimney Survey in Enborne Row
Chimney surveys in Enborne Row and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Enborne Row
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at gaps in the mortar around the pots and staining on walls around the chimney, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Enborne Row, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Enborne Row (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Enborne Row?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
For an older house near a landmark like St Luke Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Enborne Row, access is often the only tricky part. 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 by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Enborne Row
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Enborne Row. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Enborne Row
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a place like Enborne Row, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Enborne Row
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Enborne Row: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Enborne Row listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Local roofs in Enborne Row
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Enborne Row has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 2.6 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Enborne C.E. Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Enborne Row is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Enborne Row, we can come and survey your property. Enborne Row is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG20 is covered for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Enborne Row: Wash Water (1 mile south-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-west), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west) and Penwood (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Enborne Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Park House School, The Woodpecker pub and Horris Hill School, among other places. The closest station to Enborne Row is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pilot Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Nearby places to Enborne Row
Also in Enborne Row
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.