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Chimney Survey in Merrow
We carry out chimney surveys in Merrow and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Merrow
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not 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. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed mortar washing out of the joints and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks alike.
In a smaller place like Merrow, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Merrow (GU1, GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys around Merrow
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Clandon Park about 0.9 miles east, Merrow sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Homes near green spaces such as Riverside Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you look after a building such as Bushy Hill Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Clandon station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Merrow and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Merrow.
We work across GU1 and GU4 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Merrow include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Around Merrow
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's Catholic School, St Peter's Catholic School and Riverside Park. Merrow’s nearest station is Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
Common questions in Merrow
I let a flat near Clandon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Merrow?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Merrow?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Being in a smaller place like Merrow doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What else we do in Merrow
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. With lower homes, common in places like Merrow, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.