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Chimney survey in Nalderswood, Surrey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Nalderswood, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
About our chimney survey in Nalderswood
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and cracked or missing flaunching, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Nalderswood, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Nalderswood
Is my home in Nalderswood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Nalderswood?
Yes, Nalderswood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
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 we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
What a chimney survey looks like in Nalderswood
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Salfords station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Burys Court School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. In Nalderswood, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Nalderswood is one of the places in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Nalderswood
We work in homes and buildings around Edolph's Copse. For rail, the closest station is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Nalderswood includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Also near Nalderswood
Also in Nalderswood
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What affects the price in Nalderswood
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Nalderswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.