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Chimney Survey in Stoughton
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Stoughton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Stoughton does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Chimney survey in Stoughton
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 brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
In a smaller place like Stoughton, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Stoughton (GU2, GU3, GU1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stoughton
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.7 miles south-east lies Guildford Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stoughton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Emmanuel Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Guildford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Stoughton as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Stoughton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU2, GU3 and GU1. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Stoughton include the A322 and A323, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Stoughton include Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Stoughton
We work in homes and buildings around Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Rydes Hill Preparatory School, among other places. The closest station to Stoughton is Guildford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoughton includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Common questions in Stoughton
Can a landlord with a rental near Guildford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is Stoughton within the area you cover?
Yes, Stoughton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How do I book a survey in Stoughton?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Roof by roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Stoughton
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stoughton Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stoughton
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stoughton and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.