Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Longparish, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Longparish. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Longparish: 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, often 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. If you’re worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Longparish, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Longparish (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Longparish homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Longparish, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Longparish and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SP11 for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Mill Lane and Southside Road and the roads around them. We also cover Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Longparish
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
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Questions from Longparish
Will you come out to Longparish?
Yes. Longparish is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Prices for chimney surveys in Longparish
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Longparish, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common roof problems in Longparish
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Longparish Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Longparish
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Why act early in Longparish
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a place like Longparish, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
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