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Chimney survey in Martyr's Green, Surrey
Chimney surveys around Martyr's Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Bricks with flaking faces
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Martyr's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
About our chimney survey in Martyr's Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and flaunching that has broken away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Martyr's 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Martyr's Green (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Martyr's Green
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Trees in and around The Forest and the Highlands shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Martyr's Green: your questions answered
Is Martyr's Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Effingham Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Martyr's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Martyr's Green
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.2 miles north-west lies Byfleet Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Martyr's Green has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Effingham Junction station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Martyr's Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Martyr's Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of KT11 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Old Lane and Ockham Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Martyr's Green: Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in Martyr's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Martyr's Green include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Martyr's Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls