Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Kingsley, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Kingsley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Kingsley
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Typical surveys look at redundant stacks capped without ventilation and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across chimney breasts, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Somewhere as small as Kingsley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Kingsley (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Common roof problems in Kingsley
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mill Chase Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Other services in Kingsley
Common questions in Kingsley
Is my home in Kingsley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Kingsley?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Kingsley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Prices for chimney surveys in Kingsley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Kingsley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Kingsley homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kingsley is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Kingsley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of GU35 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Forge Road, Woodfield and Churchfields, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Kingsley: Sleaford (1 mile east), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Frithend (2 miles north-east), Bordon (2 miles south) and Lindford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Kingsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Inn. Kingsley’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kingsley include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.