West Berkshire · London and the South East
Midgham Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Midgham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Midgham
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. Common reasons to book are a stack that appears to lean and pots or cowls that look unsafe, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Midgham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Midgham (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Midgham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- 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 roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Around Midgham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Chimney surveys around Midgham
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. The wider area around Midgham has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 4.9 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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 live in an older home near Church of St Matthew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We visit Midgham as part of our work across West Berkshire. Midgham is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG7 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Midgham
In Midgham, that means homes and buildings near Coach & Horses pub and Kennet School. The closest station to Midgham is Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Midgham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Midgham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Midgham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
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. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What affects the price in Midgham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.