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Chimney Survey in Hill Brow
Chimney surveys in Hill Brow and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Cracked or missing flaunching
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Hill Brow, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How a chimney survey works in Hill Brow
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hill Brow (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Hill Brow
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liss station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Hill Brow is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hill Brow
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hill Brow
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. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Liss Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Rake Mission Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hill Brow and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in GU33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B2070 close by, Hill Brow is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Hill Brow: Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hill Brow
Around Hill Brow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hill Brow include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
When to book a survey in Hill Brow
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
If you let a flat or house near Liss station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.