Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Dummer
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Dummer and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Dummer
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are disused chimneys trapping moisture and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Dummer, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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 often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Common questions in Dummer
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dummer?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Micheldever 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.
How do I book a survey in Dummer?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Dummer needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s 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 inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Dummer, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Dummer
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
Chimney surveys around Dummer
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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Dummer is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Dummer is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG25 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Dummer: North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Around Dummer
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen Inn. Dummer’s nearest station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Dummer includes Farleigh Hill.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Older and listed buildings around Dummer may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.