Surrey · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Ewshot, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Ewshot, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Ewshot, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
About our chimney survey in Ewshot
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. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ewshot, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Ewshot (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ewshot questions
Will you come out to Ewshot?
Yes, Ewshot is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Farnham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Ewshot are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Ewshot
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ewshot
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ewshot
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Ewshot
More services for Ewshot
Useful tips for Ewshot property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Local roofs in Ewshot
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Ewshot has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.9 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Basingbourne Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Surveys in Ewshot work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Around Ewshot
We work in homes and buildings around Basingbourne Park, The Windmill pub and Farnham Heath End School, among other places. Ewshot’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ewshot include Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.