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Chimney survey in Cramhurst, Surrey
Independent chimney surveys in Cramhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Older and listed buildings around Cramhurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Chimney survey in Cramhurst: what you get
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and bricks with flaking faces.
Older buildings in small places like Cramhurst 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Cramhurst (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Cramhurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cramhurst
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.4 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Cramhurst has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Rodborough Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We visit Cramhurst as part of our work across Surrey. Cramhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across the GU8 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Near you in Cramhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School. The closest station to Cramhurst is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Questions from Cramhurst
Is my home in Cramhurst listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Cramhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How do I book a survey in Cramhurst?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When to book a survey in Cramhurst
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
If you let a flat or house near Milford (Surrey) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives