Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in North Street, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in North Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in North Street: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- North Street (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for North Street property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around North Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
What affects the price in North Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in North Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
North Street homes and their roofs
Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 Ropley Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in North Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO24 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near North Street
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around North Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Do you need a chimney survey in North Street?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in North Street
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Questions from North Street
Is North Street in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like North Street?
Yes, North Street is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.