Hampshire · London and the South East
Kitwood Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Kitwood and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Kitwood: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We are frequently asked to look into signs that a stack is leaning and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Kitwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kitwood?
Yes, Kitwood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Kitwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Kitwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Kitwood?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes 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 long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Chimney surveys around Kitwood
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Bentworth Hall about 3.8 miles north, Kitwood 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Four Marks Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Kitwood is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Kitwood. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kitwood
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Conditions inside walls
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kitwood
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
What affects the price in Kitwood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Kitwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Kitwood
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Good Shepherd, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
Places near Kitwood
Also in Kitwood
Why it is worth a survey now in Kitwood
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Kitwood, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kitwood
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.