Surrey · London and the South East
Hinchley Wood Chimney Survey
We carry out chimney surveys in Hinchley Wood and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A stack that appears to lean
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
How a chimney survey works in Hinchley Wood
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and worn or missing pointing.
Around Hinchley Wood, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinchley Wood
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hinchley Wood. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What we are asked to look at in Hinchley Wood
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Hinchley Wood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Hinchley Wood is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
FAQs for Hinchley Wood
How do I find out if my home in Hinchley Wood is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Hinchley Wood?
Yes, Hinchley Wood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a roof survey cost?
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 with VAT included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hinchley Wood?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hinchley Wood
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Hinchley Wood has a long history of building, with Hampton Court Palace about 1.9 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Hinchley Wood Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Whether the building in Hinchley Wood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Hinchley Wood and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in KT10 and KT7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Hinchley Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. Hinchley Wood has its own railway station: Hinchley Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Hinchley Wood includes The Lake and The Wood.