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Chimney survey in Walliswood, Surrey
Chimney surveys in Walliswood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Common questions in Walliswood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ockley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Walliswood?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Walliswood?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Chimney survey in Walliswood
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you’ve noticed gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Walliswood may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Walliswood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Wallis Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Walliswood is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Walliswood. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across the RH5 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Around Walliswood
In Walliswood, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Walliswood is Ockley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Walliswood frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Walliswood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.