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Chimney survey in Hannington, Hampshire
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Hannington and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
Why act early in Hannington
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. Older and listed buildings around Hannington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hannington
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a chimney survey works in Hannington
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at whatever is safely visible 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. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean.
In a small place like Hannington, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hannington (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Towns and villages near Hannington
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Chimney surveys in Hannington: local notes
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Overton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hannington is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. If you are in Hannington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Hannington. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG26. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Meadham Lane and Ibworth Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Kingsclere (2 miles north-west), Ibworth (2 miles south-east), Wolverton (2 miles north-east), Townsend (2 miles north-east) and Wolverton Common (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north-east), Hook (12 miles east) and Popley (6 miles east).
Near you in Hannington
Around Hannington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Hannington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Hannington
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Questions from Hannington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Overton station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Hannington?
Yes. Hannington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hannington?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check 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 and you can raise it with them.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.