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Chimney Survey in Birtley Green
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Birtley Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Chimney survey in Birtley Green: what you get
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. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. Typical surveys look at gaps in the mortar around the pots and mortar washing out of the joints, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Birtley Green 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.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Birtley Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Birtley Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Birtley Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birtley Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Birtley Green?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Also near Birtley Green
Also in Birtley Green
What a chimney survey looks like in Birtley Green
About 2.9 miles north lies Chilworth Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Birtley Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Cucknell's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Birtley Green can all book chimney surveys. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Every address in GU5 is covered for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Birtley Green: Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Birtley Green
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood, St Catherine's School and Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Birtley Green is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Birtley Green includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Do you need a chimney survey in Birtley Green?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.