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Chimney survey in Langrish, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in Langrish, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Langrish
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Langrish
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. 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 chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are pots or cowls that look unsafe and cracked or missing flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Langrish, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Langrish (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Langrish
What else we do in Langrish
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a place like Langrish, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Langrish
- A written report with photographs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Langrish questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Petersfield station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Langrish?
Yes, Langrish is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
What a chimney survey looks like in Langrish
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Langrish Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Langrish is about 3 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Langrish get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU32 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Reeds Meadow, Winchester Road and The Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Froxfield Green (1 mile north), Stroud (1 mile east), High Cross (2 miles north), Petersfield (3 miles east) and Steep (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Langrish
Around Langrish, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Petersfield School, among other places. The closest station to Langrish is Petersfield station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Langrish include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Langrish, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Langrish
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 is one reason stacks start to lean.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey