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Chimney survey in Wokefield, West Berkshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Wokefield, with photos and a written report.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What we’re asked to look at in Wokefield
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Bricks with flaking faces
If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
Chimney survey in Wokefield: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Wokefield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wokefield
Stratfield Saye House, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wokefield. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Willink School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Wokefield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wokefield is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys.
Every address in RG7 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Wokefield, we cover Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Wokefield
For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wokefield includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Wokefield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wokefield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wokefield and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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Wokefield: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Wokefield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wokefield?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings