Hampshire · London and the South East
Hartley Wintney Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Hartley Wintney, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Hartley Wintney
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and a chimney out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Hartley Wintney, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hartley Wintney (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Hartley Wintney?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A chimney out of line
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you look after a building such as Greenfields Junior 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
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for Hartley Wintney
I let a flat near Winchfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Hartley Wintney listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hartley Wintney?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Being in a smaller place like Hartley Wintney does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Chimney surveys around Hartley Wintney
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For businesses in and around places such as Hart Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hartley Wintney is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hartley Wintney, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of RG27 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Harthouse Court or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Mattingley (2 miles west), Hazeley (2 miles north-west), Hound Green (3 miles north-west), Rotherwick (3 miles west) and Bramshill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles north-east).
Around Hartley Wintney
In Hartley Wintney, that means homes and buildings near The Waggon & Horses pub and the streets around them. Hartley Wintney’s nearest station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hartley Wintney include Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
What a chimney survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hartley Wintney
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.