Hampshire · London and the South East
Blackmoor Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Blackmoor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Blackmoor: what you get
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. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We’re frequently asked to look into damp on a chimney breast inside and flaunching that has broken away, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Blackmoor, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Blackmoor (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Blackmoor: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liss station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackmoor?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When does the report arrive?
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Blackmoor?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Other services in Blackmoor
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Around Blackmoor, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Blackmoor
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Blackmoor, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Blackmoor, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Blackmoor
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Blackmoor. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Chimney surveys around Blackmoor
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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to St Matthew's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Liss station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Blackmoor is about 5 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Blackmoor and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Blackmoor is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU33. You will find streets such as Blackmoor Road and Sotherington Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Woolmer (1 mile south-east), Greatham (1 mile south), Longmoor (2 miles south-east), Passfield (2 miles east) and Weavers Down (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Blackmoor
Around Blackmoor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. The closest station to Blackmoor is Liss station, about 3.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.