Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Shalden Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Shalden Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our chimney survey in Shalden Green
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Shalden Green (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shalden Green homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Shalden Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Shalden Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shalden Green is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Shalden Green, we cover Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Shalden Green
Around Shalden Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Pot pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalden Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Conditions inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Other services in Shalden Green
Why it is worth a survey now in Shalden Green
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Shalden Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Shalden Green
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Shalden Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Shalden Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Shalden Green?
Yes, Shalden Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Prices for chimney surveys in Shalden Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 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.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.