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Chimney survey in Horton, Surrey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Horton.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Your questions about chimney surveys in Horton
How do I find out if my home in Horton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Chessington South station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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 are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Horton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Chimney survey in Horton
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are a chimney out of line and mortar washing out of the joints, on flaunching, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Horton may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Horton (KT19, KT9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
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What else we do in Horton
Chimney surveys around Horton
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Horton has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 1.7 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Chessington South station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Horton Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Horton. Horton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Chimney surveys in KT19 and KT9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way. We also cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Horton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chessington Community College, Horton Country Park and Kingswood House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Horton is Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photos.
Do you need a chimney survey in Horton?
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Horton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.