Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Basingstoke
Chimney surveys across Basingstoke, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What affects the price in Basingstoke
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney survey in Basingstoke
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We are often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and spalled or crumbling bricks, across shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Basingstoke is big enough to have roofs from every era, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Each fails in its own way: slipped slates, cracked tiles, worn ridges, loose flashings, tired chimney stacks or blocked gutters. The roof type shapes what gets checked.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Basingstoke
Do you cover Basingstoke?
Yes, Basingstoke is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Basingstoke as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a landlord with a rental near Basingstoke station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Towns and villages near Basingstoke
What else we do in Basingstoke
Local roofs in Basingstoke
Historic houses like The Vyne, about 2.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Basingstoke goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Basingstoke for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23. Streets in the area include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square, all of which we cover. Basingstoke sits on or near the A30 and A33, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Landmarks near Basingstoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
What we’re asked to look at in Basingstoke
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you live in an older home near St Michael's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Basingstoke
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Basingstoke book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Where a building in Basingstoke has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photos.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.