Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in New Copse
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in New Copse from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in New Copse
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We are often asked to look into worn or missing pointing and unused flues sealed without airflow, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as New Copse, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
What affects the price in New Copse
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
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.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around New Copse frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
FAQs for New Copse
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Copse?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is New Copse within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Towns and villages near New Copse
Also in New Copse
What a chimney survey looks like in New Copse
The wider area around New Copse has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 0.9 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Medstead Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from New Copse are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. New Copse is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in GU34 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Around New Copse
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles east. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around New Copse includes King's Hill.