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Chimney survey in Hale, Hampshire
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hale. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Hale, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Chimney survey in Hale: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded joints in the brickwork and a stack that appears to lean.
Older buildings in small places like Hale 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hale (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hale
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hale?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 carry out roof surveys in Hale?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hale is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Hale?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Why act early in Hale
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a small place like Hale, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Nearby places to Hale
Also in Hale
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When to book a survey in Hale
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you look after a building such as Hale Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the price in Hale
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hale
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.5 miles west lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Hale has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hale is in Hampshire. We cover Hale and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hale and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Hatchet Green and Queen Street. Other places close to Hale include Hatchet Green (1 mile north-east) and North Charford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).