Chimney survey in Stoke Poges, Slough

Chimney survey in Stoke Poges: what you get

Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about signs that a stack is leaning and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack.

Trees around homes in smaller places like Stoke Poges 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 ground level.

The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.

What happens on the day

The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Parking around Stoke Poges is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.

1. We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
2. The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
3. We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
4. We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
5. The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.

Preparing for the visit

• Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
• Jot down any questions you want answered
• For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building

Arrange a survey

Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.

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Advice

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What affects the price in Stoke Poges

To price your survey, we check:

• Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
• Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
• Which survey package you book
• How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see

Price depends partly on 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.

Helping us price your survey

When you call or email, these details help:

• Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
• Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
• What’s prompted the survey
• The kind of building and roof involved

Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.