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Lower Eashing Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Lower Eashing? We carry out chimney surveys in Lower Eashing and across Surrey.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Eashing
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We are frequently asked to look into unused flues sealed without airflow and eroded joints in the brickwork, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Eashing are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lower Eashing (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Towns and villages near Lower Eashing
Other services in Lower Eashing
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Eashing
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 2.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Lower Eashing goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live near a park like Middlebriars Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Godalming station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lower Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Lower Eashing and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Lower Eashing is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Every address in GU7 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Lower Eashing, we cover Upper Eashing (1 mile south-east), Norney (1 mile north), Peper Harow (1 mile west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Around Lower Eashing
We work in homes and buildings around The Stag on the River pub, Middlebriars Wood and Godalming College and the streets around them. Lower Eashing’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Lower Eashing includes Lower Lake and Farncombe Wood.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Lower Eashing, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Lower Eashing
Will you come out to Lower Eashing?
Yes, Lower Eashing is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Godalming station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Lower Eashing?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Why act early in Lower Eashing
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. In a place like Lower Eashing, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Eashing
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Lower Eashing
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A stack that appears to lean
If you look after a building such as St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.