Hampshire · London and the South East
Newton Valence Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Newton Valence? You can book a chimney survey in Newton Valence and across Hampshire.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Newton Valence: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and eroded joints in the brickwork.
In a village or hamlet like Newton Valence, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- 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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newton Valence
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
What a chimney survey looks like in Newton Valence
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Newton Valence, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Chimney surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Newton Valence, we cover Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Newton Valence
The closest station to Newton Valence is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Useful tips for Newton Valence property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Newton Valence: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Newton Valence?
Yes. Newton Valence is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Newton Valence, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Newton Valence
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Newton Valence often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.