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Chimney survey in Cobham, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Cobham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Cobham
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about disused chimneys trapping moisture and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Cobham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Cobham (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. In a smaller place like Cobham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cobham
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Cobham
Is Cobham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cobham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I book a survey in Cobham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
Towns and villages near Cobham
More services for Cobham
Local roofs in Cobham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The Homewood, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cobham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park like West End Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Cobham, we can survey the roof. Our Surrey coverage includes Cobham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: KT11. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park and the roads around them. Other places close to Cobham include Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cobham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Running Mare pub and West End Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit to a smaller place like Cobham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Useful tips for Cobham property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.