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Chimney survey in Bunce Common, Surrey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Bunce Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Local roofs in Bunce Common
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Inholms Clay Pit is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Bunce Common. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in RH2 and RH3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road. We also cover the places around Bunce Common: Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bunce Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. Bunce Common’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
About our chimney survey in Bunce Common
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Bunce Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bunce Common
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Bunce Common, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Questions from Bunce Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bunce Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Bunce Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What else we do in Bunce Common
Why it is worth a survey now in Bunce Common
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Outbuildings and barns around Bunce Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Prices for chimney surveys in Bunce Common
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.