Surrey · London and the South East
Busbridge Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Busbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney surveys in Busbridge: local notes
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 2.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Busbridge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Phillips Memorial Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Godalming station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Busbridge is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Busbridge and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU7. That includes homes and businesses on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road and the roads around them. We also cover Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Busbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College and the streets around them. Busbridge’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Busbridge include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Busbridge
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’re worried about staining on walls around the chimney and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Busbridge, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
What we’re asked to look at in Busbridge
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Anyone responsible for a site like Busbridge Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
FAQs for Busbridge
I let a flat near Godalming station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Busbridge?
Yes, Busbridge is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What do you check on a chimney?
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. You get a written report with photos.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
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How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Busbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Busbridge
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a place like Busbridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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