Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Neatham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Neatham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Neatham: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at signs that a stack is leaning and lifted or split lead flashings, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Neatham 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. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Neatham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Neatham: local notes
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Neatham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like Holy Rood Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Neatham and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Neatham. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Neatham include Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Neatham
We work in homes and buildings around Treloar School, White Hart pub and Eggar's School, among other places. Neatham’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Common roof problems in Neatham
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Towns and villages near Neatham
Other services in Neatham
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Neatham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Neatham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Neatham
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Neatham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Neatham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Neatham
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Neatham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.