Hampshire · London and the South East
Aldershot Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Aldershot, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Aldershot
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Common reasons to book are pots or cowls that look unsafe and signs that a stack is leaning, across brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Most homes in a town like Aldershot are houses, so the roof is typically the owner’s to look after. Small faults, like a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Aldershot
With Farnham Castle about 2.7 miles south-west, Aldershot 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. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Aldershot station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Princes Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Surveys in Aldershot work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Aldershot and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of GU11 and GU12 is within our area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. You’ll find Aldershot on the A323 and A325, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Aldershot: Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Aldershot
In Aldershot, that means homes and buildings near All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens, among other places. Aldershot has its own railway station: Aldershot station. A little further out are Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldershot include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In Aldershot, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a family home in Aldershot, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Aldershot
How do I find out if my home in Aldershot is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldershot?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Aldershot is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldershot
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we are asked to look at in Aldershot
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover