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Chimney Survey in Russ Hill
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Russ Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Russ Hill
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and worn or missing pointing, across lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Russ Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
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
- Russ Hill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Russ Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ifield station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Russ Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Russ Hill homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Charlwood Village Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Ifield station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Russ Hill and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Russ Hill and the places around it.
Chimney surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Russ Hill include Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Around Russ Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edolph's Copse and The Half Moon pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Russ Hill include Vann Lake.
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Russ Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Russ Hill. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Russ Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.