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Chimney survey in Aaron's Hill, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Aaron's Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Common questions in Aaron's Hill
How do I find out if my home in Aaron's Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Godalming station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How a chimney survey works in Aaron's Hill
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about cracked or missing flaunching and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Aaron's Hill, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Aaron's Hill (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
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What we are asked to look at in Aaron's Hill
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church and Community Centre, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aaron's Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aaron's Hill
The wider area around Aaron's Hill has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 2.5 miles north-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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Phillips Memorial Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Aaron's Hill is about 1 mile west of Godalming, in Surrey. We cover Aaron's Hill and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Aaron's Hill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Mayen Road, Grove Road and Holly Lane and the roads around them. You’ll find Aaron's Hill on the A3100, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Eashing (1 mile west), Godalming (1 mile east), Lower Eashing (1 mile west), Milford (1 mile south-west) and Tuesley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Around Aaron's Hill
Around Aaron's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and The Inn on the Lake. Aaron's Hill’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (0.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Aaron's Hill includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Aaron's Hill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Useful tips for Aaron's Hill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.