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Chimney survey in Hartley Wespall, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Hartley Wespall, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
Hartley Wespall homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Stratfield Saye House, about 2.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hartley Wespall. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Hartley Wespall, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hartley Wespall is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
What’s near Hartley Wespall
Around Hartley Wespall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Public House. The closest station to Hartley Wespall is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hartley Wespall includes The Mill Field.
Chimney survey in Hartley Wespall
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Some older homes in villages like Hartley Wespall are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hartley Wespall (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hartley Wespall: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hartley Wespall is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Bramley (Hants) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hartley Wespall
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hartley Wespall. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Hartley Wespall
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Problems we come across often include:
- A chimney out of line
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sherfield School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
Towns and villages near Hartley Wespall
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Hartley Wespall, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
Prices for chimney surveys in Hartley Wespall
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for chimney surveys in Hartley Wespall, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.