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Chimney survey in Margery, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Margery and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
About our chimney survey in Margery
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Common reasons to book are disused chimneys trapping moisture and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Margery, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Margery (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Margery: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reigate station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Margery?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Margery, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Chimney surveys around Margery
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Reigate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near The Belfry, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building like Kingswood Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Whether the building in Margery is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of KT20 is covered for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Around Margery
Typical jobs here are in homes near Reigate Manor Hotel, Reigate College and Castle Grounds. The nearest railway station is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Also near Margery
Also in Margery
Landlords, agents and block managers in Margery
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Margery, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A report with photographs
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.