West Berkshire · London and the South East
Lambourn Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Lambourn, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
About our chimney survey in Lambourn
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and a stack that appears to lean, across chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Lambourn can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The written findings come 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
- Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Lambourn property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
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.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Lambourn homes and their roofs
About 3.5 miles north-west lies Ashdown House, a reminder of how long the area around Lambourn has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lambourn CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Lambourn work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Lambourn is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG17 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Lambourn has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George pub. Open spaces near Lambourn include Watts Bank and Rams Hill.
Also near Lambourn
What else we do in Lambourn
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Lambourn is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
FAQs for Lambourn
How do I find out if my home in Lambourn is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Lambourn?
Yes, Lambourn is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Lambourn?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Why act early in Lambourn
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Homes in smaller places like Lambourn can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lambourn
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.