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Chimney Survey in Lacey Green
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Lacey Green and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Lacey Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How a chimney survey works in Lacey Green
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’re worried about a chimney out of line and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lacey Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lacey Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lacey Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Outbuildings and barns around Lacey Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Lacey Green
Other services in Lacey Green
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Local roofs in Lacey Green
The wider area around Lacey Green has a long history of building, with West Wycombe Park House about 3.8 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Saunderton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lacey Green is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Whether the building in Lacey Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Lacey Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the HP27 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Roundlands, Main Road and Eastlands. Close by, we survey roofs in Loosley Row (1 mile west), Saunderton Lee (1 mile south-west), Saunderton (1 mile south-west), Bradenham (2 miles south) and Bledlow Ridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Lacey Green
In Lacey Green, that means homes and buildings near Princes Risborough School and The Whip Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (5 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Lacey Green includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Common questions in Lacey Green
Is my home in Lacey Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Saunderton station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What we’re asked to look at in Lacey Green
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs