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Chimney survey in Burstow, Surrey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Burstow. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Signs you need a chimney survey in Burstow
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you let a flat or house near Gatwick Airport station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
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- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Burstow
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Burstow (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Burstow
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Oakwood School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings from Burstow are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Burstow is one of the places in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys.
We cover every part of the RH6 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Around Burstow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shipley Bridge pub, among other places. The closest station to Burstow is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Burstow includes Hedgecourt Lake.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Burstow, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Burstow
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 roofer. In a small place like Burstow, 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, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Burstow
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Burstow questions
Will you come out to Burstow?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burstow?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burstow
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.