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Ufton Nervet Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Ufton Nervet? You can book a chimney survey in Ufton Nervet and across West Berkshire.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ufton Nervet, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Ufton Nervet
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Chimney survey in Ufton Nervet: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Ufton Nervet may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Ufton Nervet (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ufton Nervet
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Useful tips for Ufton Nervet property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
When to book a survey in Ufton Nervet
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Ufton Nervet, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Ufton Nervet
Do you cover smaller places like Ufton Nervet?
Yes. Ufton Nervet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Aldermaston station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s 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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ufton Nervet
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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ufton Nervet is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ufton Nervet and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of RG7 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Green Lane, Camp Road and Island Farm Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile north-east), Ufton Green (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north), Sulhamstead (1 mile north) and Burghfield Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Near you in Ufton Nervet
Around Ufton Nervet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Ufton Nervet’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Ufton Nervet include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.