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Chimney survey in Highstreet Green, Surrey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Highstreet Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Highstreet Green: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded joints in the brickwork and bricks with flaking faces.
In a village or hamlet like Highstreet Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Highstreet Green (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Highstreet Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Questions from Highstreet Green
Do you cover smaller places like Highstreet Green?
Yes. Highstreet Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Highstreet Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Typically it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Highstreet Green, 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.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a chimney survey looks like in Highstreet Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For any home in Highstreet Green, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Highstreet Green is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Highstreet Green and the surrounding area. Highstreet Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU8 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Highstreet Green: Chiddingfold (2 miles west), Hambledon (2 miles north-west), Wormley (3 miles north-west), Sandhills (3 miles north-west) and Hydestile (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Highstreet Green
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Highstreet Green include Hydon's Ball and Shillinglee Lake.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.