Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Broad Oak, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Broad Oak, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broad Oak
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broad Oak, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How a chimney survey works in Broad Oak
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Broad Oak, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Broad Oak, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Oak
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Winchfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Broad Oak as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Broad Oak. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG29 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Broad Oak, we cover Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Broad Oak
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School. The closest station to Broad Oak is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
Questions from Broad Oak
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Oak?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winchfield station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Broad Oak
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one