Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Temple Park Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across Temple Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How a chimney survey works in Temple Park
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
In a smaller place like Temple Park, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Temple Park (RG42, RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Nearby places to Temple Park
Other services in Temple Park
What a chimney survey looks like in Temple Park
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For landlords with property near Bracknell station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Temple Park is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Bookings from Temple Park are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Temple Park and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG42 and RG12 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Wood Lane, Park Lane and Jock's Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Temple Park, we cover Priestwood (1 mile south-east), Binfield (1 mile west), Farley Wood (1 mile south-west), Popeswood (1 mile south-west) and Quelm Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles south-east), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Birch Hill (3 miles south).
Around Temple Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stag And Hounds Public House and Garth Hill College. The closest station to Temple Park is Bracknell station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a smaller place like Temple Park, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. 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.
- 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 roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Temple Park
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you live in an older home near St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Homes in smaller places like Temple Park can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Temple Park
Is my home in Temple Park listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Park?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photographs.