West Berkshire · London and the South East
Leverton Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Leverton and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
Signs you need a chimney survey in Leverton
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Chimney survey in Leverton: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and unused flues sealed without airflow, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Leverton (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leverton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
Nearby places to Leverton
What else we do in Leverton
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Leverton
Is my home in Leverton listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hungerford station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Chimney surveys in Leverton: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.6 miles west lies Ramsbury Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Leverton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Leverton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the RG17 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Leverton, we cover Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Leverton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Leverton is Hungerford station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. The countryside around Leverton includes Kintbury Newt Ponds.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Leverton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.