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Kingsley Green Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Kingsley Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Kingsley Green
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away.
In a village or hamlet like Kingsley Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Kingsley Green (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Kingsley Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Kingsley Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingsley Green
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Kingsley Green is about 10 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys in Kingsley Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Kingsley Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Square Drive, Haslemere Road and Hatch Lane. Other places close to Kingsley Green include Fernhurst (1 mile south), Haslemere (2 miles north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Shottermill (2 miles north-west) and Hammer (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (13 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kingsley Green
Around Kingsley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolmer Hill School, among other places. The closest station to Kingsley Green is Haslemere station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Kingsley Green includes Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
When to book a survey in Kingsley Green
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take a building like Fernhurst Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Common questions in Kingsley Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Kingsley Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.