Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Minley
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Minley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A stack that appears to lean
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
How a chimney survey works in Minley
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a chimney out of line, on lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Minley (GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Minley questions
How do I find out if my home in Minley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Fleet station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Minley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Around Minley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Minley
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Also in Minley
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Do you need a chimney survey in Minley?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
Take a building like Frogmore Community College: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Minley
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Fleet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Minley is about 2 miles south of Yateley, in Hampshire. We visit Minley as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Minley. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the GU17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Minley include Darby Green (1 mile north-east), Yateley (2 miles north), Little Sandhurst (3 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles north-west) and Hartfordbridge (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (3 miles south), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south-west) and Tadley (14 miles west).
Around Minley
In Minley, that means homes and buildings near Ancells Farm Park and The Ely pub, among other places. Minley’s nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Staff College Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Horseshoe Lake and Ancells Farm Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Minley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.