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Chimney Survey in Box Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Box Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Do you need a chimney survey in Box Hill?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Homes near green spaces such as Brockham Limeworks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
About our chimney survey in Box Hill
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Box Hill (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Box Hill
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What affects the price in Box Hill
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Box Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Why get it checked now?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. In a small place like Box Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Common questions in Box Hill
Is Box Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Betchworth station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Box Hill and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Box Hill homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Polesden Lacey, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Box Hill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Betchworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like The Ashcombe School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Roofs in Box Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Box Hill is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in KT20 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Box Hill, we cover Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Box Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brockham Limeworks, among other places. The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.