Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Nash Lee Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Nash Lee, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Nash Lee
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are damaged chimney pots and cowls and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
In a small place like Nash Lee, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Nash Lee (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Nash Lee?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Nash Lee can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
Also near Nash Lee
More services for Nash Lee
Local roofs in Nash Lee
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Landlords with a home close to Stoke Mandeville station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Nash Lee is about 4 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Nash Lee is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in HP17 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Terrick (1 mile south), Chalkshire (1 mile south), North Lee (1 mile north-west), Butler's Cross (1 mile south) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Nash Lee
We work in homes and buildings around The Russell Arms. Nash Lee’s nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1.5 miles south-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. In a small place like Nash Lee, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
Prices for chimney surveys in Nash Lee
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Nash Lee questions
Is Nash Lee within the area you cover?
Yes, Nash Lee is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stoke Mandeville station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.