Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Chithurst, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Chithurst, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
About our chimney survey in Chithurst
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out 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. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are disused chimneys trapping moisture and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a small place like Chithurst, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Chithurst (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Around Chithurst, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Chithurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What a chimney survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Chimney surveys in Chithurst: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Chithurst goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Chithurst Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Chithurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Chithurst is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU31 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Chithurst include Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chithurst
In Chithurst, that means homes and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 4.9 miles north. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we are asked to look at in Chithurst
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you look after a building like Stedham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
FAQs for Chithurst
Do you cover smaller places like Chithurst?
Yes, Chithurst is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Chithurst is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Towns and villages near Chithurst
What else we do in Chithurst
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chithurst
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.