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West Molesey Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for West Molesey and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in West Molesey
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and damaged chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around West Molesey, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- West Molesey (KT8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in West Molesey
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
For businesses in and around places like Bentall Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a chimney survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Molesey
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Molesey
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Questions from West Molesey
Can a landlord with a rental near Hampton station book a roof survey?
Of course. 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 West Molesey within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Chimney surveys around West Molesey
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 1.6 miles east lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around West Molesey has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Lower Hampton Road shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Chandlers Field Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cover West Molesey and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: KT8. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road or a nearby road, we can help. West Molesey is on the B369, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
Near you in West Molesey
In West Molesey, that means homes and buildings near Lower Hampton Road, Jolly Coopers pub and Esher College. The nearest railway station is Hampton station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). Open spaces near West Molesey include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around West Molesey often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- 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
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.