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Chimney Survey in Mundaydean Bottom
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Mundaydean Bottom, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Mundaydean Bottom
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you’re worried about eroded joints in the brickwork and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Mundaydean Bottom (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Mundaydean Bottom
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mundaydean Bottom
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.3 miles south lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Mundaydean Bottom has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burford 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 Marlow station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Mundaydean Bottom is about 2 miles north-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Mundaydean Bottom, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Mundaydean Bottom include Bovingdon Green (1 mile south), Marlow Common (1 mile south), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Bockmer End (2 miles south-west) and Danesfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
What’s near Mundaydean Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. Mundaydean Bottom’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Mundaydean Bottom includes Carpenter's Wood.
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Mundaydean Bottom can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mundaydean Bottom
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Mundaydean Bottom: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Mundaydean Bottom?
Yes, Mundaydean Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s normally a modest repair when it is caught early.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.