Hampshire · London and the South East
Greywell Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Greywell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Greywell
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and mortar washing out of the joints, across chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Greywell (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Greywell
What else we do in Greywell
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Greywell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Greywell
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Chimney surveys in Greywell: 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Hook station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Robert May's School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Greywell is about 6 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Greywell as part of our work across Hampshire. Greywell is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG29 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Hook Road and Dorchester Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Greywell include Warnborough Green (1 mile north-east), North Warnborough (1 mile east), Up Nately (1 mile north-west), Nately Scures (1 mile north-west) and Hook Common (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Greywell
In Greywell, that means homes and buildings near Fox And Goose Public House. The closest station to Greywell is Hook station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Greywell include Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Greywell
Do you cover smaller places like Greywell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hook station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.