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Chimney survey in Mid Holmwood, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Mid Holmwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
What a chimney survey looks like in Mid Holmwood
Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mid Holmwood. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park like Inholms Clay Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John's Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Mid Holmwood and the surrounding area. Our Surrey coverage includes Mid Holmwood. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Near you in Mid Holmwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and The Norfolk Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How a chimney survey works in Mid Holmwood
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. If you’ve noticed damp patches on chimney breasts and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mid Holmwood, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Mid Holmwood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Common roof problems in Mid Holmwood
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Mid Holmwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Mid Holmwood
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Holmwood?
Yes, Mid Holmwood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Mid Holmwood?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.