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Gatton Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Gatton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Chimney survey in Gatton
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into damaged chimney pots and cowls and cracked or missing flaunching, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Gatton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Gatton
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 Gatton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Chimney surveys around Gatton
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Lime Tree Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Gatton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH2 and RH1 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom, and we cover them all. We also cover South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Around Gatton
Typical jobs here are in homes near East Surrey College, Nutfield Marshes and St Bede's School and the streets around them. The closest station to Gatton is Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
Nearby places to Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
When to book a survey in Gatton
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Gatton property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Common questions in Gatton
Can a landlord with a rental near Merstham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Gatton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.