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Chimney Survey in The Chart
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in The Chart and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in The Chart
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are pots or cowls that look unsafe and worn or missing pointing.
In a small place like The Chart, many roofs stand in the open, 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 often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- The Chart (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in The Chart
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to The Chart
Other services in The Chart
Useful tips for The Chart property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
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.
FAQs for The Chart
How do I find out if my home in The Chart is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hurst Green station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like The Chart needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in The Chart
About 1.9 miles east lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around The Chart has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Hurst Green station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Limpsfield CofE Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. The Chart gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets like Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to The Chart include Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Around The Chart
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carpenters Arms, Oxted School and Hazelwood School. For rail, the closest station is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near The Chart include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks