Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Old Basing
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Old Basing, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A stack that appears to lean
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How a chimney survey works in Old Basing
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We are often asked to look into mortar washing out of the joints and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
Around Old Basing, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Old Basing (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Old Basing
What else we do in Old Basing
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Old Basing
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Parking around Old Basing is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Basing
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Chimney surveys around Old Basing
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The Vyne, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Basing. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Living close to Eastrop Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Festival Place, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Old Basing and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG24 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets like The Street, London Road and Paulet Place. We also cover the places around Old Basing: Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Basing
In Old Basing, that means homes and buildings near The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2 miles west. A little further out are Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Common questions in Old Basing
How do I find out if my home in Old Basing is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Basing?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect whatever is safely visible and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Old Basing?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
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.