West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Padworth Common
Independent chimney surveys in Padworth Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Prices for chimney surveys in Padworth Common
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Padworth Common
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We are often asked to look into signs that a stack is leaning and damp patches on chimney breasts, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Padworth Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Padworth Common
I let a flat near Aldermaston station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Padworth Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need a chimney survey in Padworth Common?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Padworth Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Read more
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Padworth Common
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Aldermaston station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Padworth Common. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG7 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Rectory Road and Baughurst Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Padworth Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Padworth Common includes Hosehill Lake.
Towns and villages near Padworth Common
Also in Padworth Common
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Useful tips for Padworth Common property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.