Hampshire · London and the South East
Kempshott Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Kempshott, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Kempshott often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chimney survey in Kempshott
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and people most often book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Kempshott drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kempshott (RG22, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Kempshott
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Kempshott goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Kempshott Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Kempshott and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Kempshott. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG22 and RG23 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Kempshott, we cover Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kempshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Kempshott includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kempshott
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a chimney survey in Kempshott?
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Look out for signs like these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Mark's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Questions from Kempshott
Is Kempshott within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kempshott?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.