Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Ellisfield, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Ellisfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Ellisfield
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about damaged chimney pots and cowls and worn or missing pointing.
In a small place like Ellisfield, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Ellisfield (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Places near Ellisfield
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Common questions in Ellisfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellisfield?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Ellisfield?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When to book a survey in Ellisfield
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ellisfield
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. Historic houses like Hall Place, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ellisfield goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Martin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For businesses in and around places such as Festival Place, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Ellisfield is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ellisfield. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG25 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ellisfield: Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Around Ellisfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub. The closest station to Ellisfield is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Not far away are The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a place like Ellisfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ellisfield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords and agents in Ellisfield book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Ellisfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.