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Chimney survey in Ashford, Surrey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Ashford and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
About our chimney survey in Ashford
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about bricks with flaking faces and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a town like Ashford, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs usually sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ashford (TW15, TW19, TW13)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Ashford
Also in Ashford
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashford
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashford
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Most visits in a town like Ashford start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Ashford homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Take a building like Spelthorne College: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Ashford Surrey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ashford and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Ashford. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TW15, TW19 and TW13 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A30 and A308 close by, Ashford is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ashford include Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Near you in Ashford
Around Ashford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Clarendon Primary School and Thomas Knyvett College, among other places. There is a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford Surrey station. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashford
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashford and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Ashford
Is my home in Ashford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ashford in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
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.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashford
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Matthew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Useful tips for Ashford property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.