Surrey · London and the South East
Chaldon Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Chaldon, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our chimney survey in Chaldon
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Chaldon may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chaldon
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Chimney surveys in Chaldon: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live near a park such as Kitchen Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Chaldon is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in CR3 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B2031 close by, Chaldon is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chaldon
Typical jobs here are in homes near de Stafford School, Kitchen Copse and The King And Queen Public House, among other places. The closest station to Chaldon is Caterham station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chaldon
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Chaldon questions
Is my home in Chaldon listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Chaldon within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Chaldon?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What do you check on a chimney?
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. You get a written report with photos.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need a chimney survey in Chaldon?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you look after a building like St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Chaldon
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Chaldon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.