West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Goddard's Green
Chimney surveys in Goddard's Green and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- A chimney out of line
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
How a chimney survey works in Goddard's Green
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Goddard's Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Goddard's Green?
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Garland Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey will not cover
FAQs for Goddard's Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mortimer station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Goddard's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Goddard's Green
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Stratfield Saye House, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goddard's Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Goddard's Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Around Goddard's Green
In Goddard's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Willink School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Goddard's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- 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’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Goddard's Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. In a place like Goddard's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls