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Shottermill Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Shottermill? You can book a chimney survey in Shottermill and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chimney surveys around Shottermill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Camelsdale Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to St. Stephen's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. Anywhere in Shottermill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU27 and GU26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane. Shottermill is on the A287, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Shottermill include Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Shottermill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woolmer Hill School, Woolmer Hill School and The Staff Of Life Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
Chimney survey in Shottermill: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. 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. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and a stack that appears to lean, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
In a smaller place like Shottermill, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Shottermill (GU27, GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shottermill
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit to a smaller place like Shottermill is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Shottermill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shottermill?
Yes, Shottermill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haslemere 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.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How we price chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Shottermill, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shottermill
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Shottermill is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.