Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Andwell
Chimney surveys in Andwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
When to book a survey in Andwell
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Shop and office owners around Festival Place may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Andwell
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching, and people most often book us about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a chimney out of line.
Older buildings in small places like Andwell may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Andwell (RG25, RG27, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Andwell
How do I find out if my home in Andwell is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hook station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Andwell?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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 roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Prices for chimney surveys in Andwell
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Why act early in Andwell
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. In a place like Andwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Andwell
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Local roofs in Andwell
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.2 miles north-west lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Andwell has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as St Swithun's church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Andwell, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Andwell and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in RG25, RG27 and RG24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Greywell Road and Canal Reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Andwell
The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 2.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Andwell
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Andwell. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Andwell needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Andwell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.