Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Clanville
Chimney surveys across Clanville, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
About our chimney survey in Clanville
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are spalled or crumbling bricks and damp patches on chimney breasts.
In a small place like Clanville, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Clanville (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clanville
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Clanville are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clanville
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Clanville
Also in Clanville
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Clanville, a postcode does not 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.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Read more
Common roof problems in Clanville
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Common reasons to book include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Clanville
How do I find out if my home in Clanville is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Clanville?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Local roofs in Clanville
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like St Margaret's Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Clanville is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings from Clanville are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Clanville is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Appleshaw (1 mile south-west), Redenham (1 mile west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile south-east), Chute Forest (1 mile north-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Near you in Clanville
In Clanville, that means homes and buildings near The Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Clanville includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Clanville. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Prices for chimney surveys in Clanville
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.