Hampshire · London and the South East
Ibworth Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Ibworth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Chimney survey in Ibworth
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and unused flues sealed without airflow.
In a village or hamlet like Ibworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ibworth (RG26, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Nearby places to Ibworth
Other services in Ibworth
Common questions in Ibworth
Do you cover smaller places like Ibworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ibworth listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Local roofs in Ibworth
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.8 miles north-east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Ibworth has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ibworth and the surrounding area. Ibworth is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG26 and RG23 postcode area for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ibworth
The nearest railway station is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Ibworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
When to book a survey in Ibworth
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
For landlords with property near Overton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT