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Chimney survey in Sunnymeads, Surrey
Chimney surveys in Sunnymeads from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How a chimney survey works in Sunnymeads
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Sunnymeads (TW19, SL4, SL3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Sunnymeads
Can a landlord with a rental near Sunnymeads station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sunnymeads?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Local roofs in Sunnymeads
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. The wider area around Sunnymeads has a long history of building, with Frogmore House about 1.6 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wraysbury Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Sunnymeads station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces like Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Sunnymeads is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Sunnymeads, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TW19, SL4 and SL3. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Avenue, Park Avenue and Welley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sunnymeads include Wraysbury (1 mile south), Horton (1 mile east), Old Windsor (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile north-east) and Datchet (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Sunnymeads
In Sunnymeads, that means homes and buildings near The Perserverance Public House, Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve and Churchmead School. There is a railway station in Sunnymeads itself: Sunnymeads station. A little further out are Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.2 miles west) and Windsor Castle (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Sunnymeads includes Staines Reservoirs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Sunnymeads, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sunnymeads
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.