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West Horsley Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in West Horsley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in West Horsley
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We are often asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and spalled or crumbling bricks, across chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Around West Horsley, older cottages sit alongside 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 often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Horsley
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Horsley and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Chimney surveys in West Horsley: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Hatchlands Park, about 1.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Horsley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Horsley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Roofs in West Horsley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. West Horsley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the KT24 and GU23 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Woodside and Long Reach. Main roads around West Horsley include the A246 and B2039, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside West Horsley, we cover East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in West Horsley
We work in homes and buildings around Howard of Effingham School, The Barley Mow pub and The Forest and the Highlands, among other places. The closest station to West Horsley is Horsley station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around West Horsley includes St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
Towns and villages near West Horsley
Other services in West Horsley
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
West Horsley questions
How do I find out if my home in West Horsley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Horsley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we are asked to look at in West Horsley
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Homes near green spaces such as The Forest and the Highlands can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking around West Horsley is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for chimney surveys in West Horsley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.