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Chimney Survey in Newchapel
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Newchapel, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
About our chimney survey in Newchapel
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Newchapel (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Newchapel, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
Newchapel homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Saint Hill Manor, about 4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newchapel. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Imberhorne School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Dormans station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Newchapel is about 3 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newchapel can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH7 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as Wembury Park, Eastbourne Road and Wire Mill Lane. If you’re just outside Newchapel, we cover Felcourt (1 mile east), Felbridge (2 miles south), Furnace Wood (2 miles south-west), Domewood (2 miles south-west) and Lingfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (13 miles west).
What’s near Newchapel
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Centenary Fields, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dormans station, about 2 miles east. A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.
Why act early in Newchapel
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newchapel can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Newchapel
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Newchapel
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
If you live near a park like Centenary Fields, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Places near Newchapel
What else we do in Newchapel
Your questions about chimney surveys in Newchapel
Is my home in Newchapel listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dormans station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Newchapel?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newchapel
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.