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Chimney survey in Wishanger Common, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Wishanger Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
About our chimney survey in Wishanger Common
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is 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 will say so. Typical surveys look at a stack that appears to lean and damp patches on chimney breasts, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Wishanger Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When to book a survey in Wishanger Common
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Homes near green spaces like The Flashes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Nearby places to Wishanger Common
What else we do in Wishanger Common
Prices for chimney surveys in Wishanger Common
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wishanger Common
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Wishanger Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Wishanger Common
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Local roofs in Wishanger Common
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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wishanger Common is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU10. You will find streets like Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Wishanger Common include Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Wishanger Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flashes. Wishanger Common’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Questions from Wishanger Common
Will you come out to Wishanger Common?
Yes, Wishanger Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wishanger Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.