Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Chalton
Chimney surveys in Chalton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Chalton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How a chimney survey works in Chalton
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about worn or missing pointing and gaps where the stack meets the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Chalton (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it is easy to follow.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a chimney survey in Chalton?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Trees in and around Ditcham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a chimney survey looks like in Chalton
Historic houses like Uppark, about 3.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Chalton goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Chalton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Chalton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO8 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
Near you in Chalton
Around Chalton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ditcham Park. Chalton’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Windmill Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
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Chalton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chalton?
Yes, Chalton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Rowlands Castle station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.