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Chimney Survey in Frensham
Need a chimney survey in Frensham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Frensham
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s 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 will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are bricks with flaking faces and unused flues sealed without airflow, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Frensham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Frensham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Frensham
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Common questions in Frensham
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Frensham within the area you cover?
Yes. Frensham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Typically it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
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. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What a chimney survey looks like in Frensham
Historic houses like Farnham Castle, about 3.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Frensham 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. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around The Flashes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Frensham, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Frensham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU10. We cover properties on The Street and Peakfield and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
Around Frensham
In Frensham, that means homes and buildings near The Flashes and Edgeborough School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Frensham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For older village homes like those around Frensham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Frensham
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Frensham
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.