Hampshire · London and the South East
Little Ann Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Little Ann? You can book a chimney survey in Little Ann and across Hampshire.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
About our chimney survey in Little Ann
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Older buildings in small places like Little Ann may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Little Ann (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Chimney surveys around Little Ann
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Little Ann, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Little Ann and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SP11. Whether your property is on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Around Little Ann
Typical jobs here are in homes near Redrice School, John Hanson Community School and The Eagle pub, among other places. Little Ann’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Ann includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Common roof problems in Little Ann
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Take a building like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about chimney surveys in Little Ann
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Ann?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Little Ann?
To arrange a survey, ring 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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 cottages and farmhouses around Little Ann can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Little Ann can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What else we do in Little Ann
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.