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Chimney Survey in Holmwood Corner
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Holmwood Corner, with photos and a clear written report.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Chimney survey in Holmwood Corner: what you get
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Holmwood Corner, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Holmwood Corner (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Holmwood Corner
What else we do in Holmwood Corner
Holmwood Corner: your questions answered
I let a flat near Holmwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Holmwood Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Holmwood Corner is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holmwood Corner
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holmwood Corner. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney surveys in Holmwood Corner: local notes
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. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like The Weald CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Holmwood Corner is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys in Holmwood Corner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH5 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include South Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (3 miles south) and Friday Street (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Near you in Holmwood Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inholms Clay Pit. There’s a railway station in Holmwood Corner itself: Holmwood station. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Holmwood Corner include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Holmwood Corner frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Useful tips for Holmwood Corner property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- 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
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.