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Chimney Survey in Barford
Chimney surveys in Barford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
How a chimney survey works in Barford
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and flaunching that has broken away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Barford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Barford (GU10, GU26)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Barford
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Older cottages and farmhouses around Barford 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.
For a price for your roof in Barford, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Places near Barford
Also in Barford
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a chimney survey looks like in Barford
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like St John's CofE Aided Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Barford is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Barford and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of GU10 and GU26 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Barford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes and the streets around them. Barford’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Barford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Barford
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Barford?
Yes, Barford is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.