Surrey · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Watchmoor, Surrey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Watchmoor and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
What a chimney survey looks like in Watchmoor
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building like South Camberley Primary and Nursery School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Watchmoor is about 2 miles north-west of Frimley, in Surrey. We cover Watchmoor and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Watchmoor is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU15, GU17 and GU14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lea Road, Wood Road and Vale Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A331, Watchmoor is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Other places close to Watchmoor include Hawley (1 mile west), York Town (1 mile north), College Town (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile north-west) and Frimley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (12 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Near you in Watchmoor
Around Watchmoor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Military Academy Library, Kings International College and Tekels Park. Watchmoor’s nearest station is Blackwater station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (1 mile east) and Staff College Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
How a chimney survey works in Watchmoor
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about damp patches on chimney breasts and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
In a smaller place like Watchmoor, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Watchmoor (GU15, GU17, GU14)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Towns and villages near Watchmoor
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What we’re asked to look at in Watchmoor
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Landlords with a home close to Blackwater station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Watchmoor is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Around Watchmoor, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Watchmoor
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Watchmoor
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Watchmoor and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Watchmoor
Do you cover smaller places like Watchmoor?
Yes, Watchmoor is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Blackwater station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.