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Chimney survey in Baughurst, Hampshire
We carry out chimney surveys in Baughurst and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Baughurst: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and cracked or missing flaunching, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Baughurst, 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 often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Baughurst (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Baughurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Baughurst, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Baughurst
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. The Vyne, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Baughurst. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hurst School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Baughurst is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Baughurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG26 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Blackthorn Close, Brimpton Road and Wolverton Road. Other places close to Baughurst include Inhurst (1 mile north-west), Heath End (1 mile north), Axmansford (1 mile south-west), Tadley (1 mile east) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Fleet (15 miles east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (10 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Baughurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wellington Arms Public House and Burnham Copse Primary School. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 3.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3 miles east).
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
FAQs for Baughurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Baughurst?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Baughurst within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
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.
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.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What we’re asked to look at in Baughurst
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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Why it is worth a survey now in Baughurst
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Older and listed buildings around Baughurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.