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Chimney Survey in Hitchambury
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Hitchambury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Chimney survey in Hitchambury: what you get
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and loose, cracked or missing pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
Older buildings in small places like Hitchambury may be 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 often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Hitchambury
Is my home in Hitchambury listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Taplow station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
How do I book a survey in Hitchambury?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you cover Hitchambury?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hitchambury and the rest of Slough. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Hitchambury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hitchambury
Historic houses like Cliveden, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hitchambury goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Taplow station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Haymill Valley can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. Bookings from Hitchambury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hitchambury is one of the places in Slough where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in SL1 and SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hitchambury: Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
What’s near Hitchambury
We work in homes and buildings around Haymill Valley, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Oak and Saw pub, among other places. The closest station to Hitchambury is Taplow station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hitchambury
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.