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Chimney survey in Leigh, Surrey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Leigh. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Leigh
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are signs that a stack is leaning and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Older buildings in small places like Leigh 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Leigh (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Leigh questions
Is Leigh within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leigh?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How do I book a survey in Leigh?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
What else we do in Leigh
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Leigh. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leigh homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burys Court School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Betchworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Leigh and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Leigh. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Chimney surveys in RH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Leigh, we cover Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh
Around Leigh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House. Leigh’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Leigh may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Leigh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.