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Chimney survey in South Merstham, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for South Merstham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney surveys around South Merstham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Merstham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Nutfield Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Landlords with a home close to Merstham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether the building in South Merstham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Surrey coverage includes South Merstham and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to South Merstham include Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
What’s near South Merstham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Merstham Park School, Nutfield Marshes and East Surrey College, among other places. There is a railway station in South Merstham itself: Merstham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in South Merstham
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are unused flues sealed without airflow and mortar washing out of the joints, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like South Merstham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- South Merstham (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in South Merstham
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Arranging work in a smaller place like South Merstham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Merstham
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
South Merstham: your questions answered
Is South Merstham within the area you cover?
Yes, South Merstham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Merstham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Merstham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Parking around South Merstham is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls