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Chimney survey in Bramley, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Bramley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bramley
With Chilworth Manor about 2.1 miles north-east, Bramley sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to The Church of Holy Trinity: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Bramley and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Bramley and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU5. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close and the roads around them. With the B2129 close by, Bramley is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Near you in Bramley
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Chimney survey in Bramley: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and damp on a chimney breast inside.
In a smaller place like Bramley, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bramley (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Bramley
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bramley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bramley and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is typically a modest repair when it is caught early.
Bramley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Bramley?
Yes, Bramley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shalford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Bramley, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Do you need a chimney survey in Bramley?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Homes near green spaces like Shalford Mill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Being in a smaller place like Bramley doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.