Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Fifield, Windsor and Maidenhead
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Fifield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A stack that appears to lean
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in Fifield
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and spalled or crumbling bricks.
In a village or hamlet like Fifield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Fifield (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Fifield, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Fifield
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
FAQs for Fifield
I let a flat near Maidenhead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Fifield?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Places near Fifield
More services for Fifield
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Fifield homes and their roofs
About 1.7 miles north-east lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Fifield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Maidenhead station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Sutherland Grange shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Braywood CofE First School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Fifield is about 3 miles west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Fifield and nearby. Fifield is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Meadow Way, Fifield Road and Stewart Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Water Oakley (1 mile north-east), Oakley Green (1 mile east), Dedworth (2 miles east), Boveney (2 miles east) and Cranbourne (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Fifield
We work in homes and buildings around Hare and Hounds pub, Sutherland Grange and Holyport College. The closest station to Fifield is Maidenhead station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include King Edward VII Hospital (3.4 miles east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Fifield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents and landlords in Fifield book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.