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Walton on the Hill Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Walton on the Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Common roof problems in Walton on the Hill
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How a chimney survey works in Walton on the Hill
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating.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. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Older buildings in small places like Walton on the Hill 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Walton on the Hill (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Walton on the Hill
Is Walton on the Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Walton on the Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tadworth station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walton on the Hill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Walton on the Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
Also in Walton on the Hill
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Walton on the Hill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. About 5 miles north lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Walton on the Hill has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Walton on the Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Surrey, we cover Walton on the Hill and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in KT20 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk, all of which we cover. Main roads around Walton on the Hill include the B2220, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Walton on the Hill: Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Near you in Walton on the Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns, Chinthurst School and The Bell pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Walton on the Hill includes Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Walton on the Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for chimney surveys in Walton on the Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.