Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Corhampton, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Corhampton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Corhampton
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow.
In a village or hamlet like Corhampton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Corhampton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Corhampton
Will you come out to Corhampton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Corhampton?
Yes, Corhampton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
What affects the price in Corhampton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Corhampton
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Corhampton has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4.4 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Corhampton Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Corhampton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Bookings from Corhampton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Corhampton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on De Port Heights, Warnford Road and Millside. Other places close to Corhampton include Exton (1 mile north), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (1 mile south) and Soberton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Corhampton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shoe Inn. Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Towns and villages near Corhampton
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Corhampton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Corhampton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.