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Chimney survey in Peasmarsh, Surrey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Peasmarsh, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Questions from Peasmarsh
Do you cover smaller places like Peasmarsh?
Yes. Peasmarsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How a chimney survey works in Peasmarsh
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating.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. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and lifted or split lead flashings.
In a small place like Peasmarsh, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Peasmarsh (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Peasmarsh
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
What we are asked to look at in Peasmarsh
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Common reasons to book include:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Landlords with a home close to Shalford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Chimney surveys in Peasmarsh: local notes
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 1.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Peasmarsh goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Broadwater School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Peasmarsh is about 3 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Peasmarsh work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in GU3 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include James Road, Oakdene Road and Unstead Wood, and we cover them all. We also cover Broadford (1 mile north-east), Artington (1 mile north), Shalford (1 mile north-east), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Around Peasmarsh
In Peasmarsh, that means homes and buildings near The Queen Victoria pub, Shalford Mill and Shalford Infant School, among other places. The closest station to Peasmarsh is Shalford station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (1 mile north) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.9 miles north). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Towns and villages near Peasmarsh
Other services in Peasmarsh
Why act early in Peasmarsh
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For older village homes like those around Peasmarsh, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Peasmarsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Peasmarsh, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.