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Chimney survey in Hollington, West Berkshire
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Hollington? You can book a chimney survey in Hollington and across West Berkshire.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollington
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Chimney survey in Hollington: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at whatever is safely visible 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. You get a report with photos and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the mortar around the pots and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Older buildings in small places like Hollington 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Hollington (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Hollington
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 0.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hollington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas' Church of England Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Hollington, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hollington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG20 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hollington include Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Hollington
The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 4.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Common roof problems in Hollington
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
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Prices for chimney surveys in Hollington
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Hollington
How do I find out if my home in Hollington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
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 cannot be judged.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hollington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.