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Chimney Survey in Hunt's Green
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Hunt's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Why act early in Hunt's Green
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around Hunt's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney survey in Hunt's Green
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and worn or missing pointing, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Hunt's Green are 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 frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hunt's Green (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Hunt's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Hunt's Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Places near Hunt's Green
What else we do in Hunt's Green
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Hunt's Green
Is Hunt's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Hunt's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hunt's Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: 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.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Chimney surveys in Hunt's Green: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Hunt's Green has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.9 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Lee Common Church of England School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Old Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Great Missenden station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hunt's Green is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Hunt's Green as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Hunt's Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the HP16 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Lee Gate (1 mile north), Kingsash (1 mile north-west), Wendover Dean (1 mile north-west), Great Missenden (2 miles south) and Great Hampden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Hunt's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Misbourne School and Cock and Rabbit pub, among other places. The closest station to Hunt's Green is Great Missenden station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Hunt's Green includes Sands Bank and Haddington Hill.