Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Ibthorpe
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Ibthorpe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Ibthorpe
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and a chimney out of line.
Somewhere as small as Ibthorpe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Ibthorpe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Ibthorpe
What else we do in Ibthorpe
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ibthorpe
With Stargroves about 4.9 miles north-east, Ibthorpe sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Ibthorpe as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Ibthorpe is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SP11 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Ibthorpe, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Near you in Ibthorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near George And Dragon Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Useful tips for Ibthorpe property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
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.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ibthorpe
Will you come out to Ibthorpe?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Ibthorpe in the area you cover?
Yes, Ibthorpe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ibthorpe
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Anyone responsible for a site like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Ibthorpe, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.