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Chimney survey in Blindley Heath, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Blindley Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney surveys around Blindley Heath
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Godstone station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evanglist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We visit Blindley Heath as part of our work across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH7 and RH9 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead. We also cover the places around Blindley Heath: Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Around Blindley Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Jolly Farmer pub and Lingfield Wildlife Area and the streets around them. The closest station to Blindley Heath is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
Chimney survey in Blindley Heath
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. 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. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar washing out of the joints and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Some older homes in villages like Blindley Heath are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Blindley Heath (RH7, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blindley Heath
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Blindley Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Why get it checked now?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Around Blindley Heath, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.
When to book a survey in Blindley Heath
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Living close to Lingfield Wildlife Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Your questions about chimney surveys in Blindley Heath
Can a landlord with a rental near Godstone station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Blindley Heath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.