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Chimney survey in Kingswood, Surrey
We carry out chimney surveys in Kingswood and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How a chimney survey works in Kingswood
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. 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. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are damaged chimney pots and cowls and flaunching that has broken away, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Around Kingswood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Kingswood (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Kingswood is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Kingswood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingswood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Kingswood within the area you cover?
Yes, Kingswood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Kingswood?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. In an older home around Kingswood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Kingswood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Kingswood
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Kingswood
Fitznells Manor, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
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. Anyone responsible for a site like Tadworth Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kingswood and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of KT20 is covered for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Kingswood sits on or near the B2032. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Kingswood
Around Kingswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Kingswood Arms and Chinthurst School, among other places. There is a railway station in Kingswood itself: Kingswood station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it is caught early.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingswood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.