Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Waterside, Buckinghamshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Waterside. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney survey in Waterside
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and eroded joints in the brickwork, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Waterside, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Waterside (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Waterside
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Waterside, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why act early in Waterside
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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FAQs for Waterside
Will you come out to Waterside?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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 Amersham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a chimney survey looks like in Waterside
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Chenies Manor House, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waterside. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Amersham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Waterside Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Waterside can all book chimney surveys. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of HP5 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Waterside, we cover Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Waterside
We work in homes and buildings around The Pheasant pub, Chesham Grammar School and Home Tuition Service. Waterside’s nearest station is Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.