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Chimney Survey in Addlestone
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Addlestone. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Your questions about chimney surveys in Addlestone
How do I find out if my home in Addlestone is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Addlestone?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Addlestone?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Addlestone
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and eroded joints in the brickwork, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Addlestone drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Addlestone (KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Addlestone
Also in Addlestone
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Useful tips for Addlestone property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Addlestone, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Common roof problems in Addlestone
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A stack that appears to lean
Take a building like Darley Dene Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. With lower homes, common in places like Addlestone, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Addlestone
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Addlestone
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Addlestone goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Addlestone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park like Woburn Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Addlestone is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT15 is within our area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Market Street, High Street and Station Road. Main roads around Addlestone include the A317 and A318, so getting to you is simple. We also cover New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Around Addlestone
In Addlestone, that means homes and buildings near Jubilee High School, Woburn Park and St George's College Weybridge. Addlestone has its own railway station: Addlestone station. Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.