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Chimney Survey in Crosswater
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Crosswater. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Crosswater, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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 the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Chimney survey in Crosswater
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Older buildings in small places like Crosswater 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Crosswater (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Crosswater: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Crosswater is listed?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you work in Crosswater?
Yes, we do. Crosswater is part of the area we cover.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crosswater
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Crosswater book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Nearby places to Crosswater
What else we do in Crosswater
Prices for chimney surveys in Crosswater
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Crosswater
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Problems we come across often include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a chimney survey looks like in Crosswater
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.9 miles north lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Crosswater has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as The Flashes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Crosswater and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Chimney surveys in GU10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Crosswater, we cover Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Crosswater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. The closest station to Crosswater is Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north. A little further out are Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.