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Chimney survey in Heath End, Surrey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Heath End, with photographs and a written report.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Heath End
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Common reasons to book are loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Heath End are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Heath End (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Heath End
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heath End
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Heath End. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney surveys in Heath End: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 1.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Heath End goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park like Weybourne LNR, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Aldershot station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Heath End is about 1 mile south-west of Aldershot, in Surrey. We visit Heath End as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Heath End. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU9 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Farnborough Road, Alma Way and The Fairway and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Upper Hale (1 mile west), Hale (1 mile south), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile south-east) and Aldershot (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Heath End
We work in homes and buildings around The Six Bells pub, Weybourne LNR and Prince Consort's Library and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldershot station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Heath End property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Heath End, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Common questions in Heath End
How do I find out if my home in Heath End is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Heath End?
Yes, Heath End is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
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What a chimney survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts