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Chimney survey in Tatsfield, Greater London
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Tatsfield, with photos and a written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
About our chimney survey in Tatsfield
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not 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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Tatsfield, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Tatsfield
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Problems we come across often include:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flaunching that has broken away
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Local roofs in Tatsfield
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Titsey Place about 1.4 miles south-west, Tatsfield sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Oxted station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Tatsfield.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Tatsfield, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Tatsfield, we cover South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tatsfield
The closest station to Tatsfield is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
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Other services in Tatsfield
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tatsfield
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
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 with less disruption.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Common questions in Tatsfield
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tatsfield?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
I let a flat near Oxted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Typically it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Surveys in Tatsfield can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- 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.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.