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Chimney survey in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Chimney surveys across Walton-on-Thames, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
About our chimney survey in Walton-on-Thames
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. 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. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are loose, cracked or missing pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on chimney breasts, flaunching and lead flashings.
Around Walton-on-Thames, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Walton-on-Thames (KT12, KT13)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Walton-on-Thames
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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Take a building like Walton Oak Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Also near Walton-on-Thames
What else we do in Walton-on-Thames
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Walton-on-Thames questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walton-on-Thames?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Walton-On-Thames station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Walton-on-Thames in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Walton-on-Thames.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Chimney surveys around Walton-on-Thames
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.5 miles south lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Walton-on-Thames has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church like St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park like Sunbury Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Walton-on-Thames can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover Walton-on-Thames and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: KT12 and KT13. Whether your property is on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A244 and B365, Walton-on-Thames is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Walton-on-Thames
In Walton-on-Thames, that means homes and buildings near RES Sixth Form College and Sunbury Park. The nearest railway station is Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Most visits in a town like Walton-on-Thames start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. On a house in a town like Walton-on-Thames, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls