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Chimney Survey in Burntcommon
Chimney surveys around Burntcommon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Burntcommon questions
Is Burntcommon within the area you cover?
Yes, Burntcommon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Clandon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Chimney survey in Burntcommon: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
In a small place like Burntcommon, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Burntcommon (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Burntcommon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burntcommon
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Burntcommon are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
Nearby places to Burntcommon
What else we do in Burntcommon
Common roof problems in Burntcommon
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What a chimney survey looks like in Burntcommon
Clandon Park, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burntcommon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St William of York, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Burntcommon and the surrounding area. Burntcommon is one of the places in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys.
Chimney surveys in GU23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse and the roads around them. Other places close to Burntcommon include Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Burntcommon
We work in homes and buildings around Ripley Court School, The Jovial Sailor pub and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, about 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.