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Chimney Survey in Worplesdon
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Worplesdon, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
About our chimney survey in Worplesdon
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or missing flaunching and signs that a stack is leaning.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Worplesdon (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Worplesdon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Worplesdon
Historic houses like Guildford Castle, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Worplesdon goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Living close to Fox Corner Wildlife Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Worplesdon is about 3 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Worplesdon. Worplesdon is one of the places in Surrey where we work for chimney surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU3. That includes homes and businesses on Thatchers Lane, Vine Close and The Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Worplesdon include Fairlands (1 mile south), Stanford Common (1 mile west), Wood Street Village (2 miles south-west), Pirbright (2 miles north-west) and Willey Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south-west) and Egham (11 miles north).
What’s near Worplesdon
We work in homes and buildings around Fox Corner Wildlife Area, The White Lyon & Dragon pub and Christ's College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Worplesdon includes Pewley Hill and Littlefield Common.
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What else we do in Worplesdon
Questions from Worplesdon
Do you cover smaller places like Worplesdon?
Yes, Worplesdon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Worplesdon station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What we’re asked to look at in Worplesdon
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Worplesdon station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Useful tips for Worplesdon property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.