Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
South Ascot Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in South Ascot and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Common questions in South Ascot
How do I find out if my home in South Ascot is listed?
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.
Is South Ascot within the area you cover?
Yes. South Ascot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in South Ascot
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most frequently book us about staining on walls around the chimney and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Around South Ascot, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- South Ascot (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in South Ascot, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
South Ascot homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. St Leonard's Hill, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Ascot. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as Silwood Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like St Francis Catholic Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether the building in South Ascot is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. Guildford is in our area too.
All of SL5 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. South Ascot sits on or near the B3020, which makes travel easy. We also cover Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, South Ascot has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around South Ascot
We work in homes and buildings around Silwood Park, Charters School and St Mary's School. The nearest railway station is Ascot station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
What we are asked to look at in South Ascot
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
For landlords with property near Ascot station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Ascot
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to South Ascot is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.