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Chimney Survey in Midgham Green
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Midgham Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Why it is worth a survey now in Midgham Green
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Older and listed buildings around Midgham Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How a chimney survey works in Midgham Green
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are mortar washing out of the joints and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Midgham Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Midgham Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Midgham Green
Do you cover smaller places like Midgham Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Midgham Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
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.
Do you need a chimney survey in Midgham Green?
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Midgham Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Midgham Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, 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 Matthew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Midgham Green is about 3 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Midgham Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Midgham Green is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across RG7 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on New Road Hill and Carbinswood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Upper Woolhampton (1 mile east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Beenham (2 miles east), Beenham Stocks (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Near you in Midgham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Falmouth Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Midgham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Towns and villages near Midgham Green
Other services in Midgham Green
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.