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Chimney survey in Gomshall, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Gomshall. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Why act early in Gomshall
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Gomshall are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a chimney survey works in Gomshall
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you are worried about a stack that appears to lean and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Gomshall, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Gomshall (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Gomshall
What else we do in Gomshall
What a chimney survey looks like in Gomshall
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. Hatchlands Park, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gomshall. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park like Colekitchen Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gomshall can all book chimney surveys. Gomshall is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU5 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High View and Queen Street. We also cover Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around Gomshall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Black Horse pub and Colekitchen Down and the streets around them. Gomshall has its own railway station: Gomshall station. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Gomshall, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gomshall
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Gomshall
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
Common questions in Gomshall
I let a flat near Gomshall station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Gomshall?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.