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Shillinglee Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Shillinglee? We carry out chimney surveys in Shillinglee and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Why act early in Shillinglee
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Around Shillinglee, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
About our chimney survey in Shillinglee
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. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a chimney out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shillinglee 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Shillinglee
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Witley station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Shillinglee listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Shillinglee?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Shillinglee can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shillinglee
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.
Nearby places to Shillinglee
Also in Shillinglee
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Shillinglee homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Whatever the street in Shillinglee, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Shillinglee is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Shillinglee is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of the GU8 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Shillinglee: Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
What’s near Shillinglee
The closest station to Shillinglee is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.