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Chimney Survey in Sheet's Heath
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Sheet's Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
How a chimney survey works in Sheet's Heath
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’re worried about worn or missing pointing and gaps in the mortar around the pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sheet's Heath, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Sheet's Heath (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Sheet's Heath: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sheet's Heath?
Yes, Sheet's Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheet's Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Chimney surveys in Sheet's Heath: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places like The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Saviour's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brookwood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sheet's Heath is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Sheet's Heath across London and South East England. Sheet's Heath is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for chimney surveys.
Chimney surveys in GU24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Benwell Road, Sheet's Heath Lane and The Ridgeway or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Brookwood (1 mile south), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sheet's Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Knowl Hill School, Brookwood Lye and Nag's Head Inn. The nearest railway station is Brookwood station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Museum of The National Rifle Association (0.8 miles west) and Brookwood Hospital (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Sheet's Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sheet's Heath
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sheet's Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheet's Heath
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.