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Chimney survey in Bramshott Chase, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Bramshott Chase. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
FAQs for Bramshott Chase
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Bramshott Chase within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Bramshott Chase
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Bramshott Chase 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Bramshott Chase (GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bramshott Chase
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bramshott Chase
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like Woolmer Hill School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Luke, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bramshott Chase is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. If you’re in Bramshott Chase, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Chimney surveys in GU26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Upper Hammer Lane, Old Bramshott Chase and Portsmouth Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hammer Bottom (1 mile south), Hammer (1 mile south), Shottermill (1 mile south-east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south) and Haslemere (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bramshott Chase
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shottermill Junior School and The Prince of Wales pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bramshott Chase
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bramshott Chase. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bramshott Chase
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Towns and villages near Bramshott Chase
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What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Bramshott Chase can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.