Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Elvetham
Chimney surveys across Elvetham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
When to book a survey in Elvetham
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Look out for signs like these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Elvetham
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are staining on walls around the chimney and cracked or missing flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Elvetham may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Elvetham (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
What a chimney survey looks like in Elvetham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Fleet station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to The Views Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Elvetham and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Elvetham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG27. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Near you in Elvetham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sunday School, De Havilland Arms and The Views Meadow and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Elvetham include Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
Elvetham: your questions answered
Is my home in Elvetham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fleet station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. 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. Older roofs in small places like Elvetham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Elvetham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching