Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Nately Scures
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Nately Scures? You can book a chimney survey in Nately Scures and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
- Bricks with flaking faces
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for chimney surveys in Nately Scures, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
About our chimney survey in Nately Scures
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and lifted or split lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Nately Scures may be 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often 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.
- Where
- Nately Scures (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Nately Scures, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Common questions in Nately Scures
How do I find out if my home in Nately Scures is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Nately Scures?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nately Scures
Historic houses like The Vyne, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Nately Scures goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Robert May's School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Nately Scures is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Nately Scures, the roof can be surveyed. Nately Scures is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG27 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Newnham (1 mile north), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile east) and Greywell (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Nately Scures
The closest station to Nately Scures is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.8 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Why act early in Nately Scures
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Outbuildings and barns around Nately Scures are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Nearby places to Nately Scures
What else we do in Nately Scures
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nately Scures
Landlords, agents and building managers in Nately Scures and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.