Hampshire · London and the South East
Chute Forest Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Chute Forest and across Hampshire.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chute Forest homes and their roofs
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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Chute Forest, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Chute Forest and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP11 is within our area for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Around Chute Forest
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hatchet Inn. The closest station to Chute Forest is Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Chute Forest
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and bricks with flaking faces.
Somewhere as small as Chute Forest, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chute Forest (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Chute Forest
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
When to book a survey in Chute Forest
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Also near Chute Forest
Other services in Chute Forest
Common questions in Chute Forest
Do you cover smaller places like Chute Forest?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Andover station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Normally it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chute Forest
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Chute Forest can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.