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Chimney survey in Charlwood, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Charlwood and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Charlwood
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Charlwood
I let a flat near Ifield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Charlwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Charlwood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect whatever is safely visible and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you need a chimney survey in Charlwood?
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. Loose pots can follow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
Anyone responsible for a site like Charlwood Village Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Chimney surveys in Charlwood: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Charlwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Surrey, we cover Charlwood and the places around it.
Every address in RH6 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Around Charlwood
In Charlwood, that means homes and buildings near The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south. A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Charlwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Charlwood, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.