Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Farley Wood, Bracknell Forest
Chimney surveys across Farley Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney surveys around Farley Wood
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Bracknell, which Farley Wood is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Meadow Vale Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Bracknell station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Roofs in Farley Wood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Bracknell Forest. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG42, RG12 and RG45 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Farley Wood
Around Farley Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Roebuck pub and Garth Hill College, among other places. Farley Wood’s nearest station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Farley Wood include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
About our chimney survey in Farley Wood
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’re worried about a stack that appears to lean and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Farley Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Farley Wood
What else we do in Farley Wood
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Farley Wood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Do you need a chimney survey in Farley Wood?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Prices for chimney surveys in Farley Wood
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
FAQs for Farley Wood
How do I find out if my home in Farley Wood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bracknell station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Farley Wood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.