Surrey · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Lyne, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Lyne. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Lyne questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lyne?
Yes, Lyne is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chertsey station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Lyne?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
About our chimney survey in Lyne
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed gaps in the mortar around the pots and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Lyne may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lyne (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Lyne property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Local roofs in Lyne
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Botleys Mansion, about 1 mile south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lyne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Riverside Walk can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lyne is about 3 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. In Lyne, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Almners Road, Pantiles Close and Lyne Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Lyne, we cover Chertsey (1 mile east), Trumps Green (2 miles west), Ottershaw (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles south-west) and Row Town (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (5 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north).
Around Lyne
Around Lyne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lodge Children's Centre, Salesian School and Riverside Walk, among other places. The closest station to Lyne is Chertsey station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.3 miles north) and St. Peter's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyne include St Ann's Hill and St Ann's Lake.
Other services in Lyne
When to book a survey in Lyne
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you own a rental within reach of Chertsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
Why act early in Lyne
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Around Lyne, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lyne
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Lyne, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.