Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Quidhampton, Hampshire
Chimney surveys around Quidhampton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Quidhampton
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and staining on walls around the chimney.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Quidhampton (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen 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.
Places near Quidhampton
What else we do in Quidhampton
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Quidhampton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Quidhampton
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Overton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Quidhampton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Quidhampton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG25 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Quidhampton, we cover Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Near you in Quidhampton
Around Quidhampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Quidhampton itself: Overton station. Open spaces near Quidhampton include Ladle Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Quidhampton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Quidhampton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Quidhampton
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A stack that appears to lean
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Overton Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about chimney surveys in Quidhampton
How do I find out if my home in Quidhampton is listed?
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.
I let a flat near Overton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.