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Chimney survey in Compton, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Compton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Compton
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and lifted or split lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Compton 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Compton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Compton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
When to book a survey in Compton
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
Common reasons to book include:
- A chimney out of line
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Homes near green spaces such as Moor Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why act early in Compton
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Compton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
FAQs for Compton
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes. Compton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Local roofs in Compton
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. The wider area around Compton has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.8 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Marys Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Farnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. If you are in Compton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
What’s near Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.