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Chimney survey in Upper Eddington, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Upper Eddington.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
About our chimney survey in Upper Eddington
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Upper Eddington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Upper Eddington homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Hungerford Methodist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Hungerford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Eddington and the surrounding area. Upper Eddington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG17. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate and the roads around them. Main roads around Upper Eddington include the A4. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Eddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub. For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Upper Eddington
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you look after a building like Hungerford Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Upper Eddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Eddington
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Upper Eddington questions
Is my home in Upper Eddington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Hungerford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Upper Eddington?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is Upper Eddington in your area?
Yes, we do. Upper Eddington is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts