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Chimney survey in Albury Heath, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Albury Heath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Albury Heath
Chilworth Manor, about 2.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Albury Heath. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shere CofE Aided Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Albury Heath is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Albury Heath, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Albury Heath is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Park Road and Heath Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Albury Heath: Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
What’s near Albury Heath
In Albury Heath, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. Albury Heath’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
How a chimney survey works in Albury Heath
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast inside and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Albury Heath, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Albury Heath (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Albury Heath
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.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Albury Heath: your questions answered
Is Albury Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Albury Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Albury Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Albury Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Albury Heath property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.