Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in North Waltham
Chimney surveys in North Waltham and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around North Waltham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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How a chimney survey works in North Waltham
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and lifted or split lead flashings, across chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like North Waltham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- North Waltham (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in North Waltham
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Waltham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Waltham
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps 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. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Waltham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in North Waltham
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in North Waltham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Waltham
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
Take a building like North Waltham Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Michael's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover North Waltham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. North Waltham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
Around North Waltham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in North Waltham
How do I find out if my home in North Waltham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is North Waltham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
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 quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.