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Wrecclesham Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Wrecclesham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Useful tips for Wrecclesham property owners
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 with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
How a chimney survey works in Wrecclesham
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Wrecclesham, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wrecclesham (GU10, GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wrecclesham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north-east, Wrecclesham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like St Peter's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces like Underdown nature reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wrecclesham is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wrecclesham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Wrecclesham. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU10 and GU9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like The Street, St Peter's Gardens and School Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Shortheath (1 mile east), Boundstone (1 mile south-east), Rowledge (1 mile south), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wrecclesham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Royal Oak Public House. Wrecclesham’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wrecclesham
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Questions from Wrecclesham
Will you come out to Wrecclesham?
Yes. Wrecclesham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wrecclesham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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 safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
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What affects the price in Wrecclesham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.