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Linchmere Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Linchmere? We carry out chimney surveys in Linchmere and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Linchmere
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. 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, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Linchmere (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Linchmere: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woolmer Hill School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. If you’re in Linchmere, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Linchmere is one of the places in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Linchmere: Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Linchmere
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince of Wales pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Linchmere, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Linchmere, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Around Linchmere, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Common questions in Linchmere
Will you come out to Linchmere?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Linchmere listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Typically it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What affects the price in Linchmere
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.