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Meadvale Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Meadvale. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
Do you need a chimney survey in Meadvale?
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
Anyone responsible for a site like Reigate School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
Chimney survey in Meadvale: what you get
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. 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. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are pots or cowls that look unsafe and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack.
Houses in smaller places like Meadvale can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
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’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Meadvale is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Meadvale, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Meadvale
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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Earlswood Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Earlswood (Surrey) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Anywhere in Meadvale, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Meadvale is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Meadvale include the A2044, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Meadvale, we cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
What’s near Meadvale
In Meadvale, that means homes and buildings near Dunottar School, The Old Oak pub and Earlswood Common and the streets around them. Meadvale’s nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Common questions in Meadvale
Will you come out to Meadvale?
Yes, Meadvale is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Earlswood (Surrey) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Meadvale
Landlords, agents and building managers in Meadvale and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching