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Chimney survey in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire
We carry out chimney surveys in Stoke Mandeville and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Stoke Mandeville
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. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Stoke Mandeville drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Stoke Mandeville (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit to a smaller place like Stoke Mandeville is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Prices for chimney surveys in Stoke Mandeville
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Stoke Mandeville
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. In a smaller place like Stoke Mandeville, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Stoke Mandeville
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Stoke Mandeville book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Stoke Mandeville: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stoke Mandeville station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Stoke Mandeville is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Stoke Mandeville?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Local roofs in Stoke Mandeville
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Stoke Mandeville Combined School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Friars Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Stoke Mandeville is about 2 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Stoke Mandeville and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Stoke Mandeville is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Carters Ride and Lincoln Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include North Lee (1 mile south-west), Weston Turville (1 mile east), Nash Lee (1 mile south), Terrick (2 miles south) and Chalkshire (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (11 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north).
What’s near Stoke Mandeville
We work in homes and buildings around Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes, Mandeville Upper School and Chandos Arms and the streets around them. Stoke Mandeville has its own railway station: Stoke Mandeville station. Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Friars Square (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings