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Chimney survey in Compton, Surrey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Compton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Compton
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Compton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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 records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Compton
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Compton
Also in Compton
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Questions from Compton
How do I find out if my home in Compton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Compton within the area you cover?
Yes, Compton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s frequently a small job.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Local roofs in Compton
About 1 mile east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Compton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Farncombe station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Compton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Compton and the places around it.
We survey roofs across GU3 for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Compton
We work in homes and buildings around Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farncombe station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.