Hampshire · London and the South East
Abbotts Ann Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Abbotts Ann, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Abbotts Ann
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. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Abbotts Ann, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Abbotts Ann (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Abbotts Ann
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Abbotts Ann across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close. We also cover the places around Abbotts Ann: Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Around Abbotts Ann
We work in homes and buildings around The Eagle pub, John Hanson Community School and Redrice School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
Prices for chimney surveys in Abbotts Ann
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
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 drop us an email with the details.
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FAQs for Abbotts Ann
Do you cover smaller places like Abbotts Ann?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Abbotts Ann?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Abbotts Ann, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, 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’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Abbotts Ann
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is 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 Abbotts Ann
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.