Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Fyfield, Hampshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Fyfield, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney surveys in Fyfield: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fyfield is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Fyfield is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Fyfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Fyfield Road, Grange Close and Duncan's Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Fyfield include Mullenspond (1 mile south-east), Thruxton (1 mile south), East Cholderton (1 mile south), Weyhill (1 mile east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west) and Whitchurch (11 miles east).
Around Fyfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn and the streets around them. Fyfield’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Fyfield include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
About our chimney survey in Fyfield
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about a chimney out of line and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Somewhere as small as Fyfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Fyfield (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Fyfield
Other services in Fyfield
Prices for chimney surveys in Fyfield
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Fyfield questions
I let a flat near Grateley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is Fyfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How do I book a survey in Fyfield?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Fyfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
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. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a small place like Fyfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fyfield
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.