Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Oakshott, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Oakshott. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Oakshott
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. 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.
For landlords with property near Liss station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Oakshott gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Oakshott is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in GU33 and GU32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Oakshott, we cover Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Oakshott
Around Oakshott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hawkley Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Oakshott
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and flaunching that has broken away, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Oakshott (GU33, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Oakshott property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
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. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Oakshott questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liss station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Oakshott is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
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.
How we price chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for chimney surveys in Oakshott, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Oakshott can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Why act early in Oakshott
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Older and listed buildings around Oakshott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.