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Chimney survey in Salters Heath, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Salters Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Common roof problems in Salters Heath
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Problems we come across often include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you own a rental within reach of Bramley (Hants) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our chimney survey in Salters Heath
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Salters Heath, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Salters Heath (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Salters Heath
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. Older and listed buildings around Salters Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Salters Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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 questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Salters Heath
The wider area around Salters Heath has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 1.5 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Pamber Priory, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like The Priory Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. In Salters Heath, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Salters Heath. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG26 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Salters Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens College Arms and Everest Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords and letting agents in Salters Heath book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
FAQs for Salters Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Salters Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Bramley (Hants) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.