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Chimney survey in Owlsmoor, Bracknell Forest
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Owlsmoor? You can book a chimney survey in Owlsmoor and across Bracknell Forest, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Useful tips for Owlsmoor property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Chimney survey in Owlsmoor: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at flaunching that has broken away and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Owlsmoor drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Owlsmoor: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owlsmoor?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Sandhurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Owlsmoor, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Owlsmoor
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Chimney surveys in Owlsmoor: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Owlsmoor Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Sandhurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces like Edgbarrow Woods can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. We survey roofs in Owlsmoor and the rest of Bracknell Forest. Owlsmoor is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in GU47 and RG45 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Owlsmoor: Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
Around Owlsmoor
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Military Academy Library, Edgbarrow Woods and The Iron Duke pub, among other places. Owlsmoor’s nearest station is Sandhurst station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Owlsmoor include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.