Hampshire · London and the South East
Fleet Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Fleet and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is usually a modest repair when it is caught early.
Chimney survey in Fleet: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are mortar washing out of the joints and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
Semis and terraces in a town like Fleet share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Fleet (GU51, GU52, GU10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Fleet
Other services in Fleet
Signs you need a chimney survey in Fleet
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you own a rental within reach of Fleet station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
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. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit in Fleet runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about chimney surveys in Fleet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fleet?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Fleet station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Why act early in Fleet
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Fleet, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney surveys around Fleet
Farnham Castle, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fleet. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Heatherside Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Oakley Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Fleet and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Fleet is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU51, GU52 and GU10 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court or anywhere close by, we can help. Fleet sits on or near the A323 and A3013. Close by, we survey roofs in Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fleet has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Fleet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Court Moor School, The Prince of Wales pub and School, among other places. The closest station to Fleet is Fleet station, roughly 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
What affects the price in Fleet
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.