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Chimney survey in Stroud Common, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Stroud Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stroud Common
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Some older homes in villages like Stroud Common are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Stroud Common
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A chimney out of line
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Places near Stroud Common
Other services in Stroud Common
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stroud Common
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Stroud Common goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Chilworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as Cucknell's Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In Stroud Common, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU5 for chimney surveys. Local streets include Stroud Lane and Church Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Stroud Common
In Stroud Common, that means homes and buildings near Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stroud Common
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Stroud Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Stroud Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
FAQs for Stroud Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chilworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Stroud Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Stroud Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stroud Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks