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Chimney Survey in Pitch Place
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Pitch Place and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Pitch Place may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Pitch Place
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How a chimney survey works in Pitch Place
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. 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. Typical surveys look at loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Pitch Place 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Pitch Place (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Pitch Place?
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Chimney surveys in Pitch Place: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to The Flashes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out chimney surveys in Pitch Place for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Pitch Place is one of the places in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU8 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Around Pitch Place
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horseshoes pub and The Flashes. Pitch Place’s nearest station is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
FAQs for Pitch Place
Will you come out to Pitch Place?
Yes, Pitch Place is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Witley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Pitch Place can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.