West Berkshire · London and the South East
Tutts Clump Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Tutts Clump, with photos and a written report.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Tutts Clump can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How a chimney survey works in Tutts Clump
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and a chimney out of line, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a small place like Tutts Clump, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tutts Clump
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tutts Clump. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tutts Clump
The wider area around Tutts Clump has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 4.6 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Bradfield C.E. Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tutts Clump is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tutts Clump is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill, all of which we cover. Other places close to Tutts Clump include Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Tutts Clump
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Tutts Clump is Aldermaston station, about 2.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Tutts Clump includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tutts Clump, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Questions from Tutts Clump
How do I find out if my home in Tutts Clump is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Aldermaston station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.