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Chimney survey in Hungerford, West Berkshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Hungerford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Around Hungerford, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Chimney surveys around Hungerford
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Hungerford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Hungerford Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Hungerford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Hungerford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG17 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Hungerford on the A4 and A338, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Hungerford: Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Near you in Hungerford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School, among other places. Hungerford has its own railway station: Hungerford station. For a walk, there is Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Hungerford is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Hungerford, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hungerford
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Questions from Hungerford
I let a flat near Hungerford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hungerford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Do you need a chimney survey in Hungerford?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover