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Chimney survey in Upper Hale, Surrey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Upper Hale from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Chimney survey in Upper Hale
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and signs that a stack is leaning, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Upper Hale drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Upper Hale (GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
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 roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Upper Hale is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Upper Hale
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Upper Hale goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Weybourne LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hart Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. Surveys in Upper Hale work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU9 for chimney surveys. Local streets include Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road, and we cover them all. With the A3016 and B3005 close by, Upper Hale is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Hale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Farnham Heath End School, Weybourne LNR and The Six Bells pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Hale is Farnham station, about 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Upper Hale
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Do you need a chimney survey in Upper Hale?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Common reasons to book include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Upper Hale: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Upper Hale is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hale
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Hale and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.