West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ufton Green Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Ufton Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Signs that a stack is leaning
About our chimney survey in Ufton Green
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ufton Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Ufton Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ufton Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ufton Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ufton Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ufton Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ufton Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Ufton Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ufton Green. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Sulhamstead (1 mile north-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south-east), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north-east), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile east) and Sheffield Bottom (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Ufton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School and The Willink School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Conditions inside walls
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ufton Green
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Common reasons to book include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Outbuildings and barns around Ufton Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Ufton Green
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Ufton Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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FAQs for Ufton Green
I let a flat near Aldermaston station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Ufton Green?
Yes. Ufton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.