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Wonersh Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Wonersh? You can book a chimney survey in Wonersh and across Surrey.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney survey in Wonersh
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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a chimney out of line and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
In a small place like Wonersh, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Wonersh (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wonersh
With Chilworth Manor about 1.7 miles north, Wonersh sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Shalford Mill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Chilworth station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Wonersh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We work across GU5 for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Wonersh include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Near you in Wonersh
We work in homes and buildings around Shalford Mill, Broadwater School and The Grantley Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wonersh include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
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.
Towns and villages near Wonersh
What else we do in Wonersh
What a chimney survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
What affects the price in Wonersh
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Wonersh
Do you cover smaller places like Wonersh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Wonersh listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Wonersh, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.