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Chimney survey in Headley, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Headley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Chimney survey in Headley
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into pots or cowls that look unsafe and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across flaunching, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a small place like Headley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Headley (KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for chimney surveys in Headley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Chimney surveys around Headley
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 4.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Headley goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Tadworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Headley and the surrounding area. Headley is one of the places in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Chimney surveys in KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green. Other places close to Headley include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Headley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nower Wood, among other places. The closest station to Headley is Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Headley
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
Homes near green spaces like Nower Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Headley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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.
Questions from Headley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Tadworth station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Headley?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Headley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.