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Chimney Survey in Horsleys Green
Chimney surveys in Horsleys Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What a chimney survey looks like in Horsleys Green
Historic houses such as West Wycombe Park House, about 2.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Horsleys Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Mary Towerton School At Studley Green 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 Saunderton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Horsleys Green is about 5 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Horsleys Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across HP14 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Beacon's Bottom (1 mile north), Studley Green (1 mile east), Waterend (1 mile north), The City (1 mile north) and Green End (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (6 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
Around Horsleys Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Studley Arms. Horsleys Green’s nearest station is Saunderton station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Yoesden.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Horsleys Green
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’re worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and cracked or missing flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Horsleys Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Horsleys Green (HP14)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
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.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Your questions about chimney surveys in Horsleys Green
Will you come out to Horsleys Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Saunderton station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Horsleys Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
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What else we do in Horsleys Green
Can I check my roof myself?
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the price in Horsleys Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Horsleys Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horsleys Green
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Horsleys Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horsleys Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT