Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Isington
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Isington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney survey in Isington: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and flaunching that has broken away.
Older buildings in small places like Isington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Isington (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Isington
I let a flat near Bentley (Hampshire) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Isington?
Yes, Isington is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and 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 long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Isington
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Isington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Isington
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- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Isington
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Towns and villages near Isington
Also in Isington
Useful tips for Isington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Local roofs in Isington
With Farnham Castle about 4.6 miles north-east, Isington sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Binsted 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. If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Isington is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of GU34 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Around Isington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Inn. Isington’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Isington include Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Isington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.