West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Frilsham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Frilsham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Frilsham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Frilsham
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We are often asked to look into a chimney out of line and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Frilsham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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 often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Frilsham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Frideswide, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Midgham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Yattendon C.E. Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Frilsham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Frilsham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG18. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
What’s near Frilsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pot Kiln pub. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Also in Frilsham
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. 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. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Frilsham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frilsham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Frilsham?
Yes, Frilsham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Frilsham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Frilsham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frilsham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.