Surrey · London and the South East
Onslow Village Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Onslow Village. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
About our chimney survey in Onslow Village
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about staining on walls around the chimney and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Onslow Village, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Onslow Village (GU2, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. 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.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Onslow Village
Guildford Castle, about 1.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Onslow Village. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Broadstreet shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Guildford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Onslow Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Onslow Village. Onslow Village is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys.
All of GU2 and GU3 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A31, Onslow Village is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Onslow Village include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Onslow Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Guildford County School, Academy of Contemporary Music and Broadstreet, among other places. Onslow Village’s nearest station is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
Nearby places to Onslow Village
Other services in Onslow Village
Why act early in Onslow Village
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Homes in smaller places like Onslow Village can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are 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 us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Onslow Village questions
Is Onslow Village within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Onslow Village listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Onslow Village is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Onslow Village
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts