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Staines-upon-Thames Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Staines-upon-Thames and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Your questions about chimney surveys in Staines-upon-Thames
Do you carry out roof surveys in Staines-upon-Thames?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Staines-upon-Thames is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Staines station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Staines-upon-Thames
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about signs that a stack is leaning and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Most homes in a town like Staines-upon-Thames are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s to look after. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Staines-upon-Thames (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Staines-upon-Thames
Botleys Mansion, about 4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Staines-upon-Thames. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Homes near green spaces like Penton Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Staines station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. If you are in Staines-upon-Thames, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Staines-upon-Thames is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TW18, TW20 and TW19 for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Goring's Square and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. Staines-upon-Thames sits on or near the A308 and A320, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Staines-upon-Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star pub, Penton Park and The Magna Carta School and the streets around them. Staines-upon-Thames has its own railway station: Staines station. Nearby you will also find Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. A typical visit in Staines-upon-Thames begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
What we’re asked to look at in Staines-upon-Thames
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A stack that appears to lean
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Riverbridge Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
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.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.