Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Tingrith Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Tingrith, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Tingrith
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and a stack that appears to lean, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Tingrith may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tingrith (MK17)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
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How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Tingrith frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Tingrith
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
For landlords with property near Harlington station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Prices for chimney surveys in Tingrith
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. For older village homes like those around Tingrith, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Chimney surveys in Tingrith: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Flitwick Manor, about 1.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Tingrith goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Harlington Upper School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Tingrith is in Milton Keynes. We cover Tingrith and the rest of Milton Keynes. Tingrith is one of the places in Milton Keynes where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the MK17 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, High Street and St Nicholas Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Tingrith include Eversholt (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Milton Keynes (11 miles west), Bletchley (9 miles west), Newport Pagnell (11 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles west), Furzton (10 miles west) and Whitehouse (12 miles west).
Around Tingrith
The closest station to Tingrith is Harlington station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Keech Hospice Care (5.5 miles south-east) and Chalgrave Castle (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Heydon Hill and Dropshort Marsh.
Tingrith: your questions answered
Is Tingrith within the area you cover?
Yes, Tingrith is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Harlington station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Tingrith?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What a chimney survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings