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Chimney survey in Lower Green, Surrey
We carry out chimney surveys in Lower Green and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
About our chimney survey in Lower Green
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and a chimney out of line, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Green 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 frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lower Green (KT10, KT12)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Lower Green questions
Will you come out to Lower Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Lower Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Why act early in Lower Green
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Around Lower Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Lower Green
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Lower Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Lower Green: local notes
With Hampton Court Palace about 1.9 miles north-east, Lower Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Giggs Hill Green is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Esher station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Lower Green is about 1 mile north of Esher, in Surrey. Lower Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Lower Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across KT10 and KT12 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Farm Road, Douglas Road and Blair Avenue, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Lower Green: Esher (1 mile south), Weston Green (1 mile east), Molesey (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east) and West End (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Lower Green
In Lower Green, that means homes and buildings near Giggs Hill Green, Milbourne Lodge School and Esher Church of England High School. The closest station to Lower Green is Esher station, about 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles south) and Bentall Centre (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lower Green include The Lake and The Wood.