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Chimney survey in Horton, Slough
Independent chimney surveys in Horton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Horton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Chimney survey in Horton: 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 roof space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gaps in the mortar around the pots and bricks with flaking faces.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Horton
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Do you need a chimney survey in Horton?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Trees in and around Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Horton
Frogmore House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Sunnymeads station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. We cover Horton and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Slough, we cover Horton. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of SL3 and TW19 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Horton: Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Around Horton
Around Horton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Horton includes Staines Reservoirs.
FAQs for Horton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Horton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.