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Chimney survey in Ansteadbrook, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Ansteadbrook and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
About our chimney survey in Ansteadbrook
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about eroded joints in the brickwork and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Some older homes in villages like Ansteadbrook are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Ansteadbrook (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Ansteadbrook can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Ansteadbrook: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Around Ansteadbrook, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Surveys in Ansteadbrook work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Around Ansteadbrook
The closest station to Ansteadbrook is Haslemere station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ansteadbrook includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for Ansteadbrook property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ansteadbrook
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Ansteadbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ansteadbrook can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ansteadbrook
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Towns and villages near Ansteadbrook
What else we do in Ansteadbrook
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s normally a modest repair when it is caught early.