Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Deane, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Deane, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
What a chimney survey looks like in Deane
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Overton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Deane get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Deane. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG25 is covered for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Deane: Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Deane
The nearest railway station is Overton station, roughly 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Deane include Farleigh Hill.
Chimney survey in Deane: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We’re often asked to look into bricks with flaking faces and a stack that appears to lean, across lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Somewhere as small as Deane, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Deane (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What affects the price in Deane
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Deane and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Deane, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Why act early in Deane
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
FAQs for Deane
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Deane?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Overton station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.