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Brockham Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Brockham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Brockham
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed damaged chimney pots and cowls and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Brockham may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Brockham (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Brockham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brockham
Landlords and letting agents in Brockham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
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.
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Local roofs in Brockham
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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 4.2 miles west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Brockham has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Brockham Limeworks is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like North Downs Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Brockham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Brockham. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Brockham, we cover Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Around Brockham
Around Brockham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ashcombe School, Pippbrook House and Inn on The Green. The closest station to Brockham is Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Brockham include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Why act early in Brockham
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Brockham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brockham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What else we do in Brockham
Brockham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brockham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Betchworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.