Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Chimney survey in North Crawley, Milton Keynes
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for North Crawley and the rest of Milton Keynes. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Crawley
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4.8 miles west lies Linford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Crawley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Firmin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like North Crawley CofE School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
North Crawley is about 3 miles east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. In North Crawley, as across Milton Keynes, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Milton Keynes coverage includes North Crawley. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
All of MK16 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Bryans Crescent and Hackett Place and the roads around them. Other places close to North Crawley include Moulsoe (2 miles south-west), Salford (3 miles south), Broughton (4 miles south-west) and Kingston (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (3 miles west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south-west), Furzton (8 miles south-west) and Whitehouse (8 miles south-west).
Near you in North Crawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cock pub. A little further out are Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.9 miles south-west) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near North Crawley include Tongwell Lake.
How a chimney survey works in North Crawley
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed unused flues sealed without airflow and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like North Crawley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- North Crawley (MK16)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in North Crawley
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Around North Crawley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in North Crawley
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Prices for chimney surveys in North Crawley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Crawley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like North Crawley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in North Crawley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from North Crawley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Crawley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is North Crawley in the area you cover?
Yes, North Crawley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.