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Chimney survey in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Chimney surveys across Thorpe Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Thorpe Green
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Thorpe Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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, whichever applies.
- Location
- Thorpe Green (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Thorpe Green
I let a flat near Virginia Water station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorpe Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Thorpe Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for chimney surveys in Thorpe Green
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a place like Thorpe Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Thorpe Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks 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 photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Thorpe Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Local roofs in Thorpe Green
Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Thorpe Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Riverside Walk is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Thorpe Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the GU25 and TW20 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Green Road and Sandhills Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Thorpe Green, we cover Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Thorpe Green
Around Thorpe Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Riverside Walk, Salesian School and Rose And Crown Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Thorpe Green
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance