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Chimney survey in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Long Crendon and across Buckinghamshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
What we are asked to look at in Long Crendon
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
How a chimney survey works in Long Crendon
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We’re often asked to look into flaunching that has broken away and damp on a chimney breast inside, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Long Crendon, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Long Crendon: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Long Crendon School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Long Crendon and nearby. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Long Crendon. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way. We also cover the places around Long Crendon: Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Long Crendon
In Long Crendon, that means homes and buildings near Lord Williams's School and The Eight Bells Public House, among other places. Long Crendon’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Long Crendon: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Long Crendon listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Long Crendon frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photographs.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Long Crendon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.