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Chimney survey in Slough
Chimney surveys in Slough. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in Slough
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a stack that appears to lean and flashings pulling away from the stack.
A place like Slough has a large number of rented homes, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. It also gives you photographs to look back on. A blocked gutter or loose flashing on a rental frequently goes unnoticed until damp appears.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Slough (SL1, SL3, SL2, SL6)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Slough
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Slough
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know 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 about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a commercial building or block in Slough, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and tell us about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photographs.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Slough
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What a chimney survey looks like in Slough
Windsor Castle, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Slough. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 look after a building such as Herschel Grammar School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Slough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Slough is about 22 miles west of London. Surveys in Slough work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across the surrounding area, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6 for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Slough sits on or near the A4 and A332, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Slough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westgate School, Herschel Park and The Moon and Spoon pub. For rail, the closest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Towns and villages near Slough
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Roof by 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
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
FAQs for Slough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slough?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Slough?
Yes, Slough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Slough as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Typically it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a chimney survey cover?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.