West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Old Warren
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Old Warren and across West Berkshire.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Old Warren, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Chimney survey in Old Warren: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. 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. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you are worried about damp patches on chimney breasts and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Old Warren, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Old Warren?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Worn or missing pointing
For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 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
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Old Warren
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Old Warren goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces like Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St.Saviours are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Old Warren, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Old Warren include Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Old Warren
Around Old Warren, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. The closest station to Old Warren is Aldermaston station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Warren includes Hosehill Lake.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Old Warren
Do you cover smaller places like Old Warren?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Old Warren is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Nearby places to Old Warren
What else we do in Old Warren
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.