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Newdigate Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Newdigate. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
How a chimney survey works in Newdigate
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 cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
In a small place like Newdigate, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Newdigate (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
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 before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Nearby places to Newdigate
What else we do in Newdigate
When to book a survey in Newdigate
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for Newdigate property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Chimney surveys around Newdigate
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces like Newdigate Brickworks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Anyone responsible for a site like Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings from Newdigate are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Newdigate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Chimney surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Around Newdigate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Six Bells pub and Newdigate Brickworks, among other places. The closest station to Newdigate is Holmwood station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Newdigate include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Newdigate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 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.
Advice
Newdigate questions
Is Newdigate within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newdigate?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.