Hampshire · London and the South East
Pinewood Village Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Pinewood Village. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Pinewood Village
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. 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 photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at redundant stacks capped without ventilation and damaged chimney pots and cowls, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Around Pinewood Village, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Pinewood Village (GU35)
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
FAQs for Pinewood Village
Can a landlord with a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
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 Pinewood Village is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Pinewood Village?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Also in Pinewood Village
What a chimney survey looks like in Pinewood Village
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Bordon Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Pinewood Village for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Pinewood Village. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU35 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Pinewood Village
We work in homes and buildings around Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles north. A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Why act early in Pinewood Village
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Around Pinewood Village, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Pinewood Village is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Pinewood Village
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. 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 flashings can also be stolen.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Sacred Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos