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Hascombe Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Hascombe, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Hascombe, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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How a chimney survey works in Hascombe
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. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you are worried about signs that a stack is leaning and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Hascombe, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hascombe (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s normally a modest repair when it is caught early.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Why get it checked now?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Hascombe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. 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, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Local roofs in Hascombe
The wider area around Hascombe has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 4.8 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Milford (Surrey) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hascombe is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys in Hascombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU8 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include The Street and Church Road. We also cover the places around Hascombe: Loxhill (1 mile south), Thorncombe Street (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-east), Munstead Heath (2 miles north-west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north-west).
Around Hascombe
In Hascombe, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Godalming Museum (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
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Also in Hascombe
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hascombe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Hascombe
Is my home in Hascombe listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Milford (Surrey) station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.