Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Chimney surveys in Ford and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ford
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp on a chimney breast inside and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Older buildings in small places like Ford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ford
Will you come out to Ford?
Yes, Ford is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Ford is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Why act early in Ford
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Ford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Chimney surveys in Ford: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places such as Friars Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Ford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Ford. There is also a page for Oxford.
Chimney surveys in HP17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Linden Way and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dinton Hermit Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ford is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Ford includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Also in Ford
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ford and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.