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Pangbourne Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Pangbourne? You can book a chimney survey in Pangbourne and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Pangbourne: 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’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We are often asked to look into frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and signs that a stack is leaning, across shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts.
In a smaller place like Pangbourne, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Pangbourne (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
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What we’re asked to look at in Pangbourne
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you look after a building such as Pangbourne Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
Pangbourne: your questions answered
I let a flat near Pangbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Pangbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Pangbourne is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What affects the price in Pangbourne
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pangbourne
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Pangbourne
With Basildon Park about 1.9 miles north-west, Pangbourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Pangbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James the Less, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Pangbourne is about 5 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Pangbourne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Pangbourne and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the RG8 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Meadow Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Pangbourne, we cover Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Tidmarsh (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-east), Purley on Thames (2 miles east) and Mapledurham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Tilehurst (3 miles south-east), Wallingford (8 miles north) and Great Western Park (12 miles north-west).
Around Pangbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Denefield School and The Cross Keys pub, among other places. Pangbourne has its own railway station: Pangbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Parking around Pangbourne is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.