Surrey · London and the South East
Bletchingley Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Bletchingley and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney survey in Bletchingley
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most frequently book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and bricks with flaking faces.
In a small place like Bletchingley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Bletchingley (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Older and listed buildings around Bletchingley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
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.
FAQs for Bletchingley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Nutfield station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Bletchingley?
Yes, Bletchingley is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What affects the price in Bletchingley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Nearby places to Bletchingley
Other services in Bletchingley
Common roof problems in Bletchingley
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you run a business near The Belfry, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Local roofs in Bletchingley
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Nutfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Bletchingley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Bletchingley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RH1. Local streets include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Near you in Bletchingley
Around Bletchingley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, The Prince Albert Public House and Kitchen Copse. The nearest railway station is Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Bletchingley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.