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Chimney survey in Northbrook, Hampshire
Chimney surveys around Northbrook, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Northbrook: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed mortar washing out of the joints and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Northbrook, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Northbrook (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
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.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northbrook
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Northbrook
Also in Northbrook
Local roofs in Northbrook
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Micheldever station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Micheldever CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Northbrook are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Northbrook and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO21 for chimney surveys. Other places close to Northbrook include Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
What’s near Northbrook
In Northbrook, that means homes and buildings near Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub, among other places. Northbrook’s nearest station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Northbrook
Can a landlord with a rental near Micheldever station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northbrook?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
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 a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Northbrook, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When to book a survey in Northbrook
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report