Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Eversholt
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Eversholt. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Chimney survey in Eversholt: what you get
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into damaged chimney pots and cowls and a stack that appears to lean, across lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Somewhere as small as Eversholt, homes are frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Eversholt (MK17)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Eversholt?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Eversholt can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Around Eversholt, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eversholt
Flitwick Manor, about 1.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eversholt. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Flitwick station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Eversholt is in Milton Keynes. Roofs in Eversholt get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Milton Keynes. Eversholt is one of the places in Milton Keynes we cover for chimney surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the MK17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Tingrith Road and Berry End, all of which we cover. Other places close to Eversholt include Tingrith (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (10 miles west), Bletchley (8 miles west), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles west), Furzton (9 miles west) and Whitehouse (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Eversholt
For rail, the closest station is Flitwick station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woburn Heritage Centre (3.1 miles west) and Ampthill Castle (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Heydon Hill and Cooper's Hill.
What affects the price in Eversholt
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Eversholt
How do I find out if my home in Eversholt is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Flitwick station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Eversholt
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts