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Chimney Survey in Fickleshole
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Fickleshole. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
How a chimney survey works in Fickleshole
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
In a small place like Fickleshole, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Fickleshole often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the price in Fickleshole
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fickleshole
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fickleshole and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
Also in Fickleshole
What a chimney survey looks like in Fickleshole
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.6 miles east lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Fickleshole has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Fairchildes Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Woldingham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings from Fickleshole are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Chimney surveys in CR6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane. We also cover the places around Fickleshole: Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Around Fickleshole
We work in homes and buildings around Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Fickleshole includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Around Fickleshole, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Fickleshole, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fickleshole
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What we’re asked to look at in Fickleshole
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Trees in and around Addington Vale shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Fickleshole
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Woldingham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Fickleshole?
Yes. Fickleshole is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.