Hampshire · London and the South East
Kings Worthy Chimney Survey
Need a chimney survey in Kings Worthy? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Kings Worthy
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Some older homes in villages like Kings Worthy are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Kings Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kings Worthy
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Kings Worthy Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kings Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kings Worthy and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO23 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on London Road, Church Lane and The Woodlands. If you are just outside Kings Worthy, we cover Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile east), Winnall (2 miles south), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east) and Itchen Abbas (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kings Worthy
Around Kings Worthy, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (2 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kings Worthy include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Kings Worthy may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Kings Worthy
Is Kings Worthy within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kings Worthy is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Kings Worthy can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What affects the price in Kings Worthy
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for chimney surveys in Kings Worthy, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.