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Chobham Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Chobham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Chobham
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We’re often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Chobham, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Chobham (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Chobham
How do I find out if my home in Chobham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Chobham?
Yes, Chobham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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 roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Typically it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chobham
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Blocked gutters on homes around Chobham overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chobham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What a chimney survey looks like in Chobham
Botleys Mansion, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chobham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Longcross station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Roofs in Chobham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Chobham. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU24 for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A319, Chobham is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Other places close to Chobham include Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Chobham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School and the streets around them. Chobham’s nearest station is Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
When to book a survey in Chobham
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Take a building like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chobham, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.