Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Green End, Buckinghamshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Green End, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Green End
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We’re often asked to look into pots or cowls that look unsafe and flaunching that has broken away, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Green End, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Green End (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Green End
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Anyone responsible for a site like The Mary Towerton School At Studley Green will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What a chimney survey looks like in Green End
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as West Wycombe Park House, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Green End goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Green End is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Green End 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 Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the HP14 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover Studley Green (1 mile south-west), The City (1 mile north-west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile west), Horsleys Green (1 mile south-west) and Piddington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (6 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles east).
Around Green End
We work in homes and buildings around Studley Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (4.3 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Green End include Bald Hill and Yoesden.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Conditions inside walls
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Towns and villages near Green End
Other services in Green End
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Green End, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
FAQs for Green End
Will you come out to Green End?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Green End listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Green End?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
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. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: 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.
Useful tips for Green End property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Green End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Green End
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.