Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Furze Platt Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Furze Platt, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking around Furze Platt is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Furze Platt
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed mortar washing out of the joints and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
In a smaller place like Furze Platt, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Furze Platt (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Around Furze Platt, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
Also near Furze Platt
Also in Furze Platt
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Furze Platt
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
Furze Platt questions
Do you cover smaller places like Furze Platt?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Furze Platt station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Chimney surveys in Furze Platt: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.6 miles north-east lies Cliveden, a reminder of how long the area around Furze Platt has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Braywick Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Furze Platt station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Furze Platt Senior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Furze Platt is about 1 mile north of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Surveys in Furze Platt work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Camden Road, Harrow Lane and Bridle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Furze Platt include Maidenhead (1 mile south), Pinkneys Green (1 mile west), Cookham Dean (2 miles north), Cookham (2 miles north) and Boyn Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (6 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, Furze Platt has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Furze Platt
Around Furze Platt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Braywick Park, St Piran's School and Furze Platt Junior School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Furze Platt itself: Furze Platt station. Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.