Hampshire · London and the South East
Kentsboro Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kentsboro, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Kentsboro
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t 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. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kentsboro 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kentsboro
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Whatever the street in Kentsboro, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Kentsboro gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Around Kentsboro
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common roof problems in Kentsboro
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Kentsboro: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes. Kentsboro is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Kentsboro is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Also near Kentsboro
Other services in Kentsboro
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
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.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Kentsboro needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Kentsboro
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.