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Chimney survey in Outwood, Surrey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Outwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Prices for chimney surveys in Outwood
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a chimney survey works in Outwood
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and eroded joints in the brickwork, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Outwood may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Outwood (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Outwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Outwood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Outwood and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a small place like Outwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Outwood
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Towns and villages near Outwood
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Local roofs in Outwood
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Salfords station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Oakwood School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Roofs in Outwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in RH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Outwood
Around Outwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Castle pub, among other places. Outwood’s nearest station is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
When to book a survey in Outwood
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Your questions about chimney surveys in Outwood
Will you come out to Outwood?
Yes, Outwood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Salfords station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.