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Esher Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Esher. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in Esher
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where the stack meets the roof and flaunching that has broken away, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Esher, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. On a bungalow or cottage around Esher, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in Esher
Do you cover smaller places like Esher?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Esher station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
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.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Places near Esher
What else we do in Esher
Chimney surveys in Esher: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. The Homewood, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Esher. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Milbourne Lodge School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Esher, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the KT10, KT7 and KT8 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close, all of which we cover. You’ll find Esher on the A244 and A307, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Esher
In Esher, that means homes and buildings near Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park. The closest station to Esher is Esher station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Esher often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Esher, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Esher
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
The streets around a church like St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?