Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Lychpit
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Lychpit. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A chimney out of line
How a chimney survey works in Lychpit
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and flashings pulling away from the stack, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Lychpit may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lychpit (RG24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lychpit
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Lychpit is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you work in Lychpit?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Lychpit included.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lychpit
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Also near Lychpit
Other services in Lychpit
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lychpit can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lychpit
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lychpit goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Old Basing Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Eastrop Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lychpit and the rest of Hampshire. Lychpit is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG24. We cover properties on Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Lychpit, we cover Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Lychpit
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Lychpit include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Common roof problems in Lychpit
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Lychpit can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.