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Chimney Survey in Shottesbrooke
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Shottesbrooke and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Shottesbrooke
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shottesbrooke, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Shottesbrooke
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shottesbrooke?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Shottesbrooke, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shottesbrooke
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Harleyford Manor, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shottesbrooke. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Cox Green School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Shottesbrooke and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SL6 and RG10. Whether your property is on Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Shottesbrooke
The closest station to Shottesbrooke is Twyford station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shottesbrooke include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Shottesbrooke, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shottesbrooke
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Prices for chimney surveys in Shottesbrooke
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.