Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gerrards Cross Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Gerrards Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
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 an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Gerrards Cross is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
About our chimney survey in Gerrards Cross
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. Typical surveys look at staining on walls around the chimney and bricks with flaking faces, across flaunching, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
In a smaller place like Gerrards Cross, 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. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Questions from Gerrards Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gerrards Cross?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Gerrards Cross station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gerrards Cross and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Gerrards Cross homes and their roofs
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St James Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Bulstrode Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Gerrards Cross, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Gerrards Cross. There’s also a page for Reading.
Chimney surveys in SL9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A40 and A413, Gerrards Cross is easy for us to reach for chimney surveys. Other places close to Gerrards Cross include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gerrards Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's School, The Chalfonts Community College and Bulstrode Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Gerrards Cross itself: Gerrards Cross station. Nearby you’ll also find Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
When to book a survey in Gerrards Cross
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like The Gerrards Cross CofE School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. In a smaller place like Gerrards Cross, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.