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Chimney survey in Hedgerley Green, Slough
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Hedgerley Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Hedgerley Green
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are pots or cowls that look unsafe and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Some older homes in villages like Hedgerley Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hedgerley Green (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Hedgerley 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Cliveden, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hedgerley Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Bulstrode Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hedgerley Green is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. Anywhere in Hedgerley Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Hedgerley Green is one of the towns and villages in Slough where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Chimney surveys in SL2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hedgerley Green include Gerrards Cross (2 miles east), Fulmer (2 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles south), Tatling End (3 miles east) and Wexham Street (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles south), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (5 miles south), Britwell (4 miles south), Langley (6 miles south) and Upton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hedgerley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bulstrode Park, The Chalfonts Community College and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hedgerley Green is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hedgerley Green
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hedgerley Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Hedgerley Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Hedgerley Green
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. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Common reasons to book include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you own a rental within reach of Gerrards Cross station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Questions from Hedgerley Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gerrards Cross station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Hedgerley Green is listed?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Hedgerley Green, 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.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.