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Chimney survey in Hammer Bottom, Surrey
Chimney surveys in Hammer Bottom from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys around Hammer Bottom
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woolmer Hill School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hammer Bottom is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU27 and GU30 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammer Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School. Hammer Bottom’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
Chimney survey in Hammer Bottom
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about bricks with flaking faces and staining on walls around the chimney.
In a village or hamlet like Hammer Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Hammer Bottom (GU27, GU30)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Hammer Bottom, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What affects the price in Hammer Bottom
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roof by roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Hammer Bottom: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haslemere station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Hammer Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hammer Bottom?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Hammer Bottom
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Outbuildings and barns around Hammer Bottom are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT