Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Monk Sherborne, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Monk Sherborne from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Chimney survey in Monk Sherborne
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Monk Sherborne, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Monk Sherborne: your questions answered
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Monk Sherborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
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.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Do you need a chimney survey in Monk Sherborne?
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Monk Sherborne 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 tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Places near Monk Sherborne
Also in Monk Sherborne
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Local roofs in Monk Sherborne
The Vyne, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Sherborne. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as The Priory Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Monk Sherborne is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Monk Sherborne. Reading is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in RG26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Monk Sherborne: Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Around Monk Sherborne
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Daneshill Park Woods.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Monk Sherborne
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. In a place like Monk Sherborne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT