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Chimney Survey in Abinger Hammer
Chimney surveys in Abinger Hammer from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A chimney out of line
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney survey in Abinger Hammer
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you are worried about bricks with flaking faces and flashings pulling away from the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Abinger Hammer may be 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 frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Abinger Hammer (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Abinger Hammer
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Abinger Hammer needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
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Abinger Hammer questions
How do I find out if my home in Abinger Hammer is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Abinger Hammer?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Abinger Hammer
With Hatchlands Park about 3.3 miles north-west, Abinger Hammer sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Colekitchen Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Abinger Hammer is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Abinger Hammer is one of the places in Surrey where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
What’s near Abinger Hammer
We work in homes and buildings around Abinger Arms and Colekitchen Down. Abinger Hammer’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Abinger Hammer include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
What affects the price in Abinger Hammer
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.