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Chimney survey in Sutton Green, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Sutton Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How a chimney survey works in Sutton Green
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and cracked or missing flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sutton Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sutton Green (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sutton Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sutton Green
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3 miles south-east lies Clandon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you let a flat or house near Worplesdon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sutton Green is about 2 miles north of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sutton Green and the surrounding area. Sutton Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work for chimney surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU4. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Sutton Green Road, Foxes Path and Robin Hood Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sutton Green, we cover Pyle Hill (1 mile north-west), Jacobs Well (1 mile south-west), Mayford (1 mile north), Send (1 mile north-east) and Burpham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (10 miles north).
Near you in Sutton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mayford Meadows, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Pewley Hill.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Sutton Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sutton Green
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Questions from Sutton Green
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton Green?
Yes, Sutton Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Sutton Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Useful tips for Sutton Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
When to book a survey in Sutton Green
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you live near a park such as Mayford Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one