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Chimney Survey in Loxhill
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Loxhill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a chimney survey works in Loxhill
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at what can be seen safely and what 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. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and people most frequently book us about staining on walls around the chimney and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Loxhill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Loxhill (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Loxhill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Loxhill, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Loxhill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Common questions in Loxhill
Do you cover smaller places like Loxhill?
Yes, Loxhill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loxhill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Chimney surveys around Loxhill
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Loxhill is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Loxhill as part of our work across London and the South East. Loxhill is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU8. If you are just outside Loxhill, we cover Hascombe (1 mile north), Dunsfold (1 mile south), Elmbridge Village (2 miles east), Grafham (2 miles north-east) and Thorncombe Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (14 miles north-west).
Around Loxhill
In Loxhill, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.5 miles west. A little further out are Milford Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Loxhill
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What else we do in Loxhill
Signs you need a chimney survey in Loxhill
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover