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Chimney survey in Penton Grafton, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in Penton Grafton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Penton Grafton
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Grafton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Penton Grafton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Penton Grafton
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Penton Grafton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Penton Grafton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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 roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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FAQs for Penton Grafton
Will you come out to Penton Grafton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Penton Grafton is listed?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Prices for chimney surveys in Penton Grafton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Penton Grafton
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you look after a building like Harrow Way Community School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Penton Grafton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Penton Grafton. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP11 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Penton Grafton
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Penton Grafton is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Grafton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Do you need a chimney survey in Penton Grafton?
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey