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Chimney Survey in Stratfield Saye
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Stratfield Saye, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
About our chimney survey in Stratfield Saye
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photographs and what we recommend. If you’re worried about eroded joints in the brickwork and spalled or crumbling bricks, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Stratfield Saye, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Stratfield Saye
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Stratfield Saye can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Stratfield Saye
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a chimney survey looks like in Stratfield Saye
The wider area around Stratfield Saye has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 1.1 miles east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Mortimer station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Stratfield Saye is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street and the roads around them. If you are just outside Stratfield Saye, we cover West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Stratfield Saye
The closest station to Stratfield Saye is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Stratfield Saye
Will you come out to Stratfield Saye?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect whatever is safely visible and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Prices for chimney surveys in Stratfield Saye
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.