Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Gibraltar, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Gibraltar. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Gibraltar
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft 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. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and people most frequently book us about a chimney out of line and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Gibraltar
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What affects the price in Gibraltar
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Also near Gibraltar
Other services in Gibraltar
What a chimney survey looks like in Gibraltar
With Waddesdon Manor about 3.8 miles north-west, Gibraltar sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Gibraltar as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. Oxford is in our area too.
All of HP17 and HP18 is covered for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Gibraltar
We work in homes and buildings around The Seven Stars Public House, among other places. The closest station to Gibraltar is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Questions from Gibraltar
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gibraltar?
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.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Do you work in Gibraltar?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Gibraltar, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Gibraltar can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.