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Chimney survey in Ockford Ridge, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Ockford Ridge, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Ockford Ridge
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most frequently book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and damp on a chimney breast inside.
In a small place like Ockford Ridge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Ockford Ridge (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Ockford Ridge
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Around Ockford Ridge, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Ockford Ridge
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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Also in Ockford Ridge
Chimney surveys in Ockford Ridge: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 4.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Ockford Ridge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Rodborough Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Milford (Surrey) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. Surveys in Ockford Ridge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Chimney surveys in GU8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Rake Lane and Station Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ockford Ridge include Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Around Ockford Ridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rodborough Common, The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School and The Star Public House and the streets around them. Ockford Ridge has its own railway station: Milford (Surrey) station. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ockford Ridge include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ockford Ridge
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Questions from Ockford Ridge
How do I find out if my home in Ockford Ridge is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Milford (Surrey) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Ockford Ridge?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Ockford Ridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.