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Chimney Survey in Woolhampton
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Woolhampton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How a chimney survey works in Woolhampton
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Woolhampton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Woolhampton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Why act early in Woolhampton
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around Woolhampton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Woolhampton
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Woolhampton
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Chimney surveys in Woolhampton: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We visit Woolhampton as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Woolhampton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens. If you are just outside Woolhampton, we cover Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Woolhampton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angel pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Woolhampton itself: Midgham station. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolhampton include Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.
Woolhampton questions
Is my home in Woolhampton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Woolhampton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
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 is easy to follow.
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