Wokingham · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Wargrave
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Wargrave. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Wargrave
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at a stack that appears to lean and damp patches on chimney breasts, across lead flashings, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Wargrave drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Wargrave (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. With lower homes, common in places like Wargrave, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Wargrave
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Do you need a chimney survey in Wargrave?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
Anyone responsible for a site like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Wargrave homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Harleyford Manor about 4.2 miles north-east, Wargrave sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Loddon Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Surveys in Wargrave work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG10 is covered for chimney surveys. Local streets include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Around Wargrave
In Wargrave, that means homes and buildings near Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wargrave station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wargrave include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
Prices for chimney surveys in Wargrave
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Wargrave, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Wargrave is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Read more
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Wargrave questions
Will you come out to Wargrave?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wargrave station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.