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Chimney survey in Broadford, Surrey
Need a chimney survey in Broadford? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Broadford
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about lifted or split lead flashings and cracked or missing flaunching.
In a small place like Broadford, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Broadford
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently 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. With Loseley Park about 1.4 miles west, Broadford sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Shalford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces like Shalford Mill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Broadford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Broadford is one of the places in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys.
We cover every part of GU4 for chimney surveys. Other places close to Broadford include Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Broadford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. Broadford has its own railway station: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Questions from Broadford
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Broadford within the area you cover?
Yes, Broadford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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 and you can raise it with them.
What do you check on a chimney?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Towns and villages near Broadford
Also in Broadford
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Broadford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Broadford
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take an older house close to St Michael: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive