Surrey · London and the South East
West Bedfont Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around West Bedfont, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in West Bedfont
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you are worried about a stack that appears to lean and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like West Bedfont, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- West Bedfont (TW19, TW6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around West Bedfont, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Bedfont
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Bedfont. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as West Bedfont, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Local roofs in West Bedfont
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. 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.
If you look after a building like Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
West Bedfont is about 1 mile north of Ashford, in Surrey. West Bedfont gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Surrey coverage includes West Bedfont and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TW19 and TW6. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Short Lane, The Nightingales and Long Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Stanwell (1 mile west), Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile south) and Ashford Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles south-west).
Near you in West Bedfont
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spelthorne College, Thomas Knyvett College and The Swan Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to West Bedfont is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Spelthorne Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
Questions from West Bedfont
How do I find out if my home in West Bedfont is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is West Bedfont within the area you cover?
Yes. West Bedfont is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How soon will I get the report?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What do you check on a chimney?
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.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.