Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hedsor Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Hedsor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Hedsor
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 is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are a stack that appears to lean and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Somewhere as small as Hedsor, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hedsor (HP10, SL8)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Hedsor, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Questions from Hedsor
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hedsor?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Hedsor?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Hedsor?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hedsor
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hedsor
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. With Cliveden about 1.1 miles south, Hedsor sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Cores End United Reformed Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Bourne End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hedsor is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Hedsor is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: HP10 and SL8. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Kiln Fields, Kiln Lane and Broad Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Wooburn (1 mile north), Berghers Hill (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Common (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Green (2 miles north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Near you in Hedsor
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chequers Inn and Wye Valley School. Hedsor’s nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hedsor include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
When to book a survey in Hedsor
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Take a building like St Paul's Church of England Combined School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Hedsor, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Hedsor
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.