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Chimney survey in Epsom Downs, Surrey
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- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Epsom Downs, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Epsom Downs, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Chimney survey in Epsom Downs
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into pots or cowls that look unsafe and flaunching that has broken away, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Epsom Downs, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Epsom Downs (KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Epsom Downs: local notes
Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Epsom Downs goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warren Mead Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces like Priest Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Epsom Downs is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Epsom Downs is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in KT17 is covered for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Epsom Downs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Laine Theatre Arts, Priest Hill and Derby Arms, among other places. Epsom Downs has its own railway station: Epsom Downs station. Nearby you will also find Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Epsom Downs
What else we do in Epsom Downs
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Epsom Downs questions
I let a flat near Epsom Downs station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Epsom Downs listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Epsom Downs?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.