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Chimney survey in Crowhurst Lane End, Surrey
Chimney surveys across Crowhurst Lane End, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
About our chimney survey in Crowhurst Lane End
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Some older homes in villages like Crowhurst Lane End are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crowhurst Lane End (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Your questions about chimney surveys in Crowhurst Lane End
Can a landlord with a rental near Godstone station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Crowhurst Lane End is listed?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Prices for chimney surveys in Crowhurst Lane End
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
For a price for chimney surveys in Crowhurst Lane End, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Nearby places to Crowhurst Lane End
What else we do in Crowhurst Lane End
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crowhurst Lane End
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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 Crowhurst Lane End has a long history of building, with Titsey Place about 4.6 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Stephen's CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crowhurst Lane End can all book chimney surveys. Crowhurst Lane End is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Crowhurst Lane End
For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Crowhurst Lane End includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crowhurst Lane End. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Crowhurst Lane End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in Crowhurst Lane End
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
For landlords with property near Godstone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.