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Chimney survey in Borden, Hampshire
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Borden? You can book a chimney survey in Borden and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Borden
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and flaunching, and people most often book us about signs that a stack is leaning and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Some older homes in villages like Borden are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Borden (GU30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Borden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a place like Borden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Borden homes and their roofs
Cowdray House, about 4.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Borden. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In Borden, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in GU30 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Borden: Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Borden
The closest station to Borden is Liss station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
FAQs for Borden
Is Borden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Borden listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: 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.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.