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Chimney survey in Capel, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Capel, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Capel, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
About our chimney survey in Capel
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed worn or missing pointing and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Capel, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Capel (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Capel
How do I find out if my home in Capel is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ockley station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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. Everything is written up with photos.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it’s caught early.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Capel
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Nearby places to Capel
What else we do in Capel
Landlord and commercial surveys in Capel
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Capel can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Capel
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Capel can all book chimney surveys. Capel is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Capel
The nearest railway station is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.