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Weybourne Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Weybourne, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in Weybourne
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. Common reasons to book are unused flues sealed without airflow and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Weybourne, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Weybourne (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Weybourne, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Weybourne
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Weybourne is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
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 us in Weybourne
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney surveys around Weybourne
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles south-west, Weybourne sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Weybourne LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Aldershot station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Weybourne is about 1 mile south-west of Aldershot, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Weybourne and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Weybourne and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the GU9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Weywood Lane, St David's Close and Woodbourne, all of which we cover. You will find Weybourne on the B3007, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Heath End (1 mile west), Hale (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south-east), Upper Hale (1 mile west) and Aldershot (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Weybourne
Around Weybourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near William Cobbett Primary School, Weybourne LNR and Prince Consort's Library, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aldershot station, about 1 mile north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (1.9 miles south-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Weybourne includes Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Common roof problems in Weybourne
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Common reasons to book include:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Weybourne: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aldershot station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Weybourne?
Yes, Weybourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Weybourne?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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.