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Chimney Survey in Burgh Heath
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Burgh Heath, with photographs and a written report.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Burgh Heath: what you get
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. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar washing out of the joints and lifted or split lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Burgh Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Burgh Heath (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burgh Heath
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burgh Heath and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Nearby places to Burgh Heath
What else we do in Burgh Heath
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. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. In a small place like Burgh Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Burgh Heath questions
Is my home in Burgh Heath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kingswood station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I book a survey in Burgh Heath?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Burgh Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Local roofs in Burgh Heath
Fitznells Manor, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burgh Heath. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near St Mary's, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Aberdour School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Burgh Heath is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Burgh Heath and the rest of Surrey. Burgh Heath is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: KT20. We cover properties on Brighton Road, Heathdene and Can Hatch. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Great Burgh (1 mile west), Nork (1 mile north), Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Epsom Downs (2 miles north-west) and Langley Vale (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-west) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Near you in Burgh Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, The Beacon School and Kingswood Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kingswood station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (2.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.