Surrey · London and the South East
Mayes Green Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Mayes Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Your questions about chimney surveys in Mayes Green
I let a flat near Ockley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Mayes Green within the area you cover?
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 it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 will need a RICS survey as well.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Chimney survey in Mayes Green
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at loose, cracked or missing pots and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Mayes 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 often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Mayes Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Mayes Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces like Wallis Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We visit Mayes Green as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Mayes Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Mayes Green: Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mayes Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 2.9 miles east. A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mayes Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Older and listed buildings around Mayes Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Mayes Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in Mayes Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.