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Speenhamland Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Speenhamland, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
About our chimney survey in Speenhamland
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are damp patches on chimney breasts and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across chimney breasts, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Around Speenhamland, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Speenhamland, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Being in a smaller place like Speenhamland doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Chimney surveys in Speenhamland: local notes
About 0.5 miles north-east lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Speenhamland has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Victoria Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Speenhamland School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Speenhamland, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Across West Berkshire, we cover Speenhamland and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Chimney surveys in RG14 and RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane and the roads around them. Speenhamland is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Speenhamland include Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Speenhamland is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Local landmarks in Speenhamland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The High Horse pub, Trinity School and Trinity School and the streets around them. Speenhamland’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (under half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Rack Marsh.
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Speenhamland questions
Will you come out to Speenhamland?
Yes, Speenhamland is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Speenhamland?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Speenhamland
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.