Hampshire · London and the South East
Middle Wallop Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Middle Wallop.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Middle Wallop
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Middle Wallop 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Middle Wallop (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Middle Wallop may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Middle Wallop often 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 loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Middle Wallop, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Middle Wallop
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Chimney surveys in Middle Wallop: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Wallop Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Middle Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Middle Wallop, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Middle Wallop is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO20 is covered for chimney surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Knockwood Lane and Farley Street, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Middle Wallop, we cover Nether Wallop (1 mile south-east), Over Wallop (1 mile north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Fox (4 miles north) and Red Rice (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Middle Wallop
We work in homes and buildings around The George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 3 miles north-west. The countryside around Middle Wallop includes Quarley Hill.
Common questions in Middle Wallop
How do I find out if my home in Middle Wallop is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Middle Wallop?
Yes, Middle Wallop is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.