Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in High Wycombe
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in High Wycombe, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in High Wycombe
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Most homes in a town like High Wycombe are houses, so the roof is typically the owner’s to look after. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about chimney surveys in High Wycombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Wycombe?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near High Wycombe station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Is High Wycombe in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes High Wycombe.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Wycombe
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Useful tips for High Wycombe property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Around High Wycombe, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, like the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit in High Wycombe runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in High Wycombe
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.5 miles north lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around High Wycombe has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hamilton Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near High Wycombe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you run a business near Eden, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from High Wycombe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Chimney surveys in HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Street, Church Square and Queens Square. High Wycombe is on the A40 and A404, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around High Wycombe: Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). High Wycombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Near you in High Wycombe
Around High Wycombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Central Elementary High School, Three Tuns Public House and The Tower, among other places. There is a railway station in High Wycombe itself: High Wycombe station. Well-known places in the area include Eden (within half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (within half a mile north). For a walk, there is Gomm's Wood.