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Chimney survey in Bagshot, Surrey
We carry out chimney surveys in Bagshot and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Bagshot: what you get
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. Typical surveys look at damaged chimney pots and cowls and staining on walls around the chimney, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Bagshot, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bagshot (GU19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bagshot
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bagshot?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bagshot station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What a chimney survey looks like in Bagshot
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live near a park like Bagshot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take a building like Bagshot Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Bagshot station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bagshot is about 2 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Bagshot, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Bagshot and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of GU19 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Square, High Street and London Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Bagshot include the B3029, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Lightwater (1 mile south-east), Windlesham (2 miles east), Donkey Town (2 miles south-east), Lucas Green (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles south-east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east) and Frimley (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bagshot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Arms, Bagshot Park and Collingwood College. There is a railway station in Bagshot itself: Bagshot station. A little further out are Surrey Heath Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bagshot include Wildmoor Heath.
Nearby places to Bagshot
What else we do in Bagshot
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why act early in Bagshot
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Homes in smaller places like Bagshot can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Bagshot property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
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 it’s easy to follow.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Bagshot often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.