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Laleham Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Laleham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Laleham
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’re worried about bricks with flaking faces and signs that a stack is leaning, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
Around Laleham, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Laleham (TW18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Laleham
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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Laleham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Laleham CofE VA Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Staines station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Laleham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Laleham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Chimney surveys in TW18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
Near you in Laleham
Around Laleham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Matthew Arnold School, Penton Park and Three Horse Shoes Public House, among other places. The closest station to Laleham is Staines station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Laleham includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
When to book a survey in Laleham
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Living close to Penton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Places near Laleham
Also in Laleham
Why act early in Laleham
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. On a bungalow or cottage around Laleham, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
FAQs for Laleham
How do I find out if my home in Laleham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is Laleham within the area you cover?
Yes, Laleham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Laleham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks