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Chimney survey in Newtown, Wokingham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Newtown, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Your questions about chimney surveys in Newtown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you work in Newtown?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Newtown, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Chimney survey in Newtown: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Around Newtown, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newtown
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Mapledurham House, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newtown. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Eldon Square shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Reading station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Newtown gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Newtown is one of the places in Wokingham we cover for chimney surveys.
We work across the RG1, RG6 and RG4 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road. If you’re just outside Newtown, we cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
What’s near Newtown
Around Newtown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). Newtown’s nearest station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What affects the price in Newtown
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Newtown, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newtown
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Newtown. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Newtown does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.