Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Middleton, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Middleton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
What we are asked to look at in Middleton
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Lifted or split lead flashings
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.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
About our chimney survey in Middleton
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Middleton are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Middleton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Middleton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Middleton, access is typically 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.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. In a place like Middleton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Middleton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Middleton
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a chimney survey looks like in Middleton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Middleton can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Middleton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Middleton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Middleton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Middleton?
Yes. Middleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What does the report include?
A 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 it applies and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.