Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Liss Forest
Chimney surveys in Liss Forest from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Liss Forest frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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About our chimney survey in Liss Forest
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Liss Forest are 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 often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Liss Forest (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Liss Forest
Can a landlord with a rental near Liss station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Liss Forest is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Also in Liss Forest
What affects the price in Liss Forest
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Liss Forest, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Liss Forest
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Why act early in Liss Forest
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Liss Forest may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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.
Local roofs in Liss Forest
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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Saviour's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Liss Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Liss Forest, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Liss Forest and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU33. Whether your property is on Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Liss Forest
Around Liss Forest, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Temple Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Liss Forest is Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.