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Chimney survey in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Chimney surveys in Mill Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Mill Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and loose, cracked or missing pots, across flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Mill Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Mill Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Nearby places to Mill Green
Other services in Mill Green
What affects the price in Mill Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Mill Green
Is my home in Mill Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Mill Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Mill Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Chimney surveys in Mill Green: local notes
About 4.6 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Mill Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Cheam School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Mill Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Mill Green and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Mill Green include Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Around Mill Green
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Common roof problems in Mill Green
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.