Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Holloway, Windsor and Maidenhead
Chimney surveys in Holloway, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- A chimney out of line
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Holloway
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. 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. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed damp patches on chimney breasts and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Holloway, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Holloway (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What a chimney survey looks like in Holloway
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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. About 2.7 miles north-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Holloway has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Furze Platt station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Holloway is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Holloway, as across Windsor and Maidenhead, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SL6 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Burchetts Green Lane and Bath Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west), Burchett's Green (1 mile north-west), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile north-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Holloway
We work in homes and buildings around The Shire Horse pub, Newlands Girls' School and Manor Green School. Holloway’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Marlow Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Holloway includes Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Signs you need a chimney survey in Holloway
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Questions from Holloway
How do I find out if my home in Holloway is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Holloway within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Why act early in Holloway
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Holloway may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Places near Holloway
What else we do in Holloway
What we do, 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 will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Holloway can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.