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Chimney survey in Dunsfold, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Dunsfold and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
How a chimney survey works in Dunsfold
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about staining on walls around the chimney and a chimney out of line.
Some older homes in villages like Dunsfold 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Dunsfold (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Dunsfold
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunsfold?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Witley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Dunsfold can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for chimney surveys in Dunsfold, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What a chimney survey looks like in Dunsfold
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live near a park like Fir Tree Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Witley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints 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.
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dunsfold. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU8 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Dunsfold include Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Near you in Dunsfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fir Tree Copse and The Sun Inn Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Dunsfold is Witley station, about 3.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dunsfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dunsfold
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching