Surrey · London and the South East
Stoke D'Abernon Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Stoke D'Abernon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Stoke D'Abernon: what you get
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed damaged chimney pots and cowls and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stoke D'Abernon, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Stoke D'Abernon (KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Stoke D'Abernon
Will you come out to Stoke D'Abernon?
Yes. Stoke D'Abernon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Chimney surveys around Stoke D'Abernon
Historic houses such as The Homewood, about 2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Stoke D'Abernon goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Parkside School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We visit Stoke D'Abernon as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Stoke D'Abernon is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT11 is within our area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Stoke D'Abernon
Around Stoke D'Abernon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Therfield School and The Old Plough pub. There is a railway station in Stoke D'Abernon itself: Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Stoke D'Abernon include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stoke D'Abernon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Places near Stoke D'Abernon
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Stoke D'Abernon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.