Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Froyle Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Lower Froyle from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
About our chimney survey in Lower Froyle
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. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Somewhere as small as Lower Froyle, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Lower Froyle (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Lower Froyle
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lower Froyle can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Lower Froyle
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lower Froyle
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lower Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit Lower Froyle as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Froyle and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU34 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Westburn Fields, Barnfield Close and Hussey's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Froyle (1 mile south-west), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Lower Froyle
Lower Froyle’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Common questions in Lower Froyle
I let a flat near Bentley (Hampshire) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Lower Froyle?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Lower Froyle, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Froyle
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.