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Tilford Common Chimney Survey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Tilford Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in Tilford Common: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed worn or missing pointing and damp on a chimney breast inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Tilford Common, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Tilford Common
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Nearby places to Tilford Common
Other services in Tilford Common
Local roofs in Tilford Common
The wider area around Tilford Common has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 3.9 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Tilford Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Surrey coverage includes Tilford Common and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU10 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Around Tilford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Tilford Common is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Common include Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
Prices for chimney surveys in Tilford Common
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Tilford Common
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Homes near green spaces like Thundry Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common questions in Tilford Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Farnham station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Tilford Common?
Yes. Tilford Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Tilford Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks