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Chimney survey in Greenham, West Berkshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Greenham and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Greenham
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and eroded joints in the brickwork, across flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Greenham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Greenham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Chimney surveys around Greenham
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Shaw House about 1.9 miles north, Greenham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like The Willows Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Greenham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Greenham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG14 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View. We also cover the places around Greenham: Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Greenham
Around Greenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub, among other places. The closest station to Greenham is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Greenham
Is my home in Greenham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Greenham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does a chimney survey cover?
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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Greenham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What affects the price in Greenham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
When to book a survey in Greenham
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
If you live near a park such as Sandleford Priory, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What a chimney survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks