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Chimney survey in Weston, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Weston.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
About our chimney survey in Weston
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. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’re worried about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and brick chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Weston are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Weston (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Weston
The wider area around Weston has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 4.7 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church such as St Thomas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Weston is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Weston, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Weston. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG20 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Weston include East Shefford (1 mile north-west), Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Wickham (1 mile south), Easton (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Weston
The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 4.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.7 miles south). Open spaces near Weston include Sole Common Pond.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Weston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Weston
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Weston. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Weston can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
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.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
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Weston: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Weston listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Weston?
Yes. We cover Weston and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Weston?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.