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Chimney survey in Hawley, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Hawley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How a chimney survey works in Hawley
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you’re worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a smaller place like Hawley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hawley (GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit to Hawley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Chimney surveys around Hawley
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. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hawley Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Blackwater station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Hawley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU17 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road, all of which we cover. With the A30 close by, Hawley is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Hawley, we cover Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Near you in Hawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library. Hawley has its own railway station: Blackwater station. A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Do you need a chimney survey in Hawley?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Homes near green spaces such as Sandhurst Memorial Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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Hawley: your questions answered
I let a flat near Blackwater station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Hawley 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 you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Homes in smaller places like Hawley can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hawley
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Hawley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.