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Chimney Survey in Uxbridge
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Uxbridge, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Uxbridge
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into damp patches on chimney breasts and pots or cowls that look unsafe, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
Around Uxbridge, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. 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. Early signs are easier to trace.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Blocked gutters on homes around Uxbridge overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Uxbridge
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for chimney surveys in Uxbridge, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Uxbridge is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Uxbridge homes and their roofs
About 2.2 miles north-east lies Ickenham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Uxbridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often 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.
If you let a flat or house near West Drayton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Whitehall Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. Uxbridge is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: UB8, UB10 and UB9. Whether your property is on York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Uxbridge is on the A4007, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Around Uxbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uxbridge High School, West Middlesex College and Three Tuns pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (under half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Uxbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Uxbridge?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Uxbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Uxbridge is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.