Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Quarley, Hampshire
Need a chimney survey in Quarley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Why it is worth a survey now in Quarley
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Quarley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Quarley
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
How a chimney survey works in Quarley
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and cracked or missing flaunching, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
In a small place like Quarley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Quarley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Quarley
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Quarley
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. 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 check with the council.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Quarley, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across SP11 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane and Etwall and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Around Quarley
The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). Not far away are Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Quarley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photos.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
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 you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
FAQs for Quarley
Can a landlord with a rental near Grateley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Quarley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Quarley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.