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Chimney Survey in East Stratton
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in East Stratton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
How a chimney survey works in East Stratton
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like East Stratton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for East Stratton
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 we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in East Stratton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like East Stratton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Chimney surveys in East Stratton: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in East Stratton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Chimney surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to East Stratton include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
What’s near East Stratton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Northbrook Arms. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
Why act early in East Stratton
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. In a small place like East Stratton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Stratton
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience