Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Hungerford, Hampshire
Chimney surveys across Hungerford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and loose, cracked or missing pots, across shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Hungerford 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hungerford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Hungerford
Do you cover Hungerford?
Yes, Hungerford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Hungerford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hungerford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Hungerford: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Breamore House about 4.3 miles north, Hungerford sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Ascension, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Hungerford is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hungerford across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hungerford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP6 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Hyde (1 mile east), North Gorley (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile north-west) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
Near you in Hungerford
We work in homes and buildings around The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.4 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hungerford include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hungerford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.