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Chimney survey in Penton Mewsey, Hampshire
Chimney surveys around Penton Mewsey, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
About our chimney survey in Penton Mewsey
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are signs that a stack is leaning and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Mewsey are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
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How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Penton Mewsey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
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 it is easy to follow.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Penton Mewsey
Is my home in Penton Mewsey listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Andover station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why it is worth a survey now in Penton Mewsey
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. Around Penton Mewsey, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Chimney surveys around Penton Mewsey
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Harrow Way Community School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Penton Mewsey, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Penton Mewsey and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, 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).
Landmarks near Penton Mewsey
Around Penton Mewsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.