Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Hangersley
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Hangersley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Hangersley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Chimney survey in Hangersley
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are worn or missing pointing and cracked or missing flaunching, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Hangersley (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hangersley
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
We are often asked to look at:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
Take a building like Poulner Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hangersley
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hangersley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hangersley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 4.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hangersley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hangersley is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hangersley can all book chimney surveys. Across Hampshire, we cover Hangersley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BH24. We offer chimney surveys to properties on St Aubyns Lane and Cowpitts Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Shobley (1 mile east), Highwood (1 mile north), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east), Foulford (1 mile south-east) and Poulner (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Hangersley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School Academy and The London Tavern and the streets around them. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Hangersley questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hangersley?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hangersley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Hangersley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Also in Hangersley
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.