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Chimney survey in Pitchcott, Buckinghamshire
Chimney surveys in Pitchcott, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Pitchcott, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Chimney survey in Pitchcott: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, 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 cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a stack that appears to lean and staining on walls around the chimney.
In a small place like Pitchcott, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pitchcott (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pitchcott
Also in Pitchcott
Why act early in Pitchcott
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Pitchcott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Pitchcott
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pitchcott
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Pitchcott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pitchcott?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Pitchcott within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Pitchcott?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs in Pitchcott
Historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Pitchcott goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Whitchurch Combined School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St. Giles: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Pitchcott is about 4 miles north of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Pitchcott, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Pitchcott. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Chimney surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Pitchcott, we cover Oving (1 mile north-east), North Marston (1 mile north), Whitchurch (2 miles east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
Around Pitchcott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Boy pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Pitchcott is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bolbec Castle (1.4 miles east).