Hampshire · London and the South East
Hartley Mauditt Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Hartley Mauditt? You can book a chimney survey in Hartley Mauditt and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Hartley Mauditt
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you are worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and signs that a stack is leaning, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Hartley Mauditt may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Hartley Mauditt may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Nearby places to Hartley Mauditt
What else we do in Hartley Mauditt
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in Hartley Mauditt book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Do you need a chimney survey in Hartley Mauditt?
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Take an older house close to St Leonard's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hartley Mauditt
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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hartley Mauditt and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU34 is covered for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Hartley Mauditt
The closest station to Hartley Mauditt is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Hartley Mauditt, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Hartley Mauditt: your questions answered
Is Hartley Mauditt within the area you cover?
Yes, Hartley Mauditt is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Hartley Mauditt listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.