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Chimney survey in Hurtmore, Surrey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hurtmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Bricks with flaking faces
What we’re asked to look at in Hurtmore
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you live near a park such as Middlebriars Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Chimney survey in Hurtmore: what you get
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is 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 works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and people most frequently book us about a chimney out of line and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hurtmore (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Hurtmore, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Why it is worth a survey now in Hurtmore
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Outbuildings and barns around Hurtmore are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Chimney surveys around Hurtmore
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hurtmore goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Charterhouse School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Godalming station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hurtmore and the surrounding area. Our Surrey coverage includes Hurtmore.
We cover every part of the GU7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hurtmore
In Hurtmore, that means homes and buildings near Middlebriars Wood, Broadwater School and Loseley Fields Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
FAQs for Hurtmore
How do I find out if my home in Hurtmore 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.
I let a flat near Godalming station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.