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Chimney survey in Farleigh, Surrey
Chimney surveys in Farleigh, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Farleigh
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Farleigh, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Farleigh (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
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 is adequate.
What a chimney survey looks like in Farleigh
The wider area around Farleigh has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 2.2 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
For landlords with property near Upper Warlingham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Meridian High School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces such as Ledgers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Farleigh is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Farleigh and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CR6 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Around Farleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Ledgers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Farleigh include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Farleigh needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
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Common questions in Farleigh
Is my home in Farleigh listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Upper Warlingham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you work in Farleigh?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Farleigh included.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a place like Farleigh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.