Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Winchmore Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
It is 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.
Chimney survey in Winchmore Hill
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. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about mortar washing out of the joints and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls alike.
In a small place like Winchmore Hill, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Winchmore Hill (HP7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Common questions in Winchmore Hill
How do I find out if my home in Winchmore Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Winchmore Hill?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Winchmore Hill
The wider area around Winchmore Hill has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 4.5 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. 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 Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Beaconsfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Winchmore Hill is about 3 miles north of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Winchmore Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Winchmore Hill. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Chimney surveys in HP7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Hill, Pond Close and The Common. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodrow (1 mile north), Penn Street (1 mile north-west), Coleshill (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north-west) and Beamond End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (5 miles north), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Near you in Winchmore Hill
Around Winchmore Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holmer Green Senior School and The Plough pub. Winchmore Hill’s nearest station is Beaconsfield station, about 2.5 miles south. A little further out are Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Winchmore Hill includes Gomm's Wood.
Prices for chimney surveys in Winchmore Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
When to book a survey in Winchmore Hill
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Anyone responsible for a site like Coleshill Church of England Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Winchmore Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check 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 loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.